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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
it’s just really long and really not that interesting for the length tbh - i forced myself to finish a tale of two cities but i don’t really feel like forcing myself to finish this
adventurous
dark
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Definitely one of the best books I've ever read. What an amazing style and characters. I love the different kind of views and the subtlety of the ideas they formulate. Truely a great novel. I saw the movie a few years ago, so I was a bit scared (the movie is mostly three hours of shots of a train in a snowy landscape) but the book is actually really eventful and exciting! I think this book really made it to my top-10 favorite books.
slow-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A tragic long tale of Yuri Zhivago and his life, before the war, during the war, and after the war. If you're interested in Russia and Russia's history, or particularly the civil war and how it effected people. The. This is the perfect book. Seeing the person that Yuri grew into was absolutely depressing. I also feel bad for his wife AND COUSIN Tonya... Well I'm glad his kids were alive at least.
I really wanted to love this book. I was in the mood for an epic romance, a sprawling historical tome. I've never seen
the movie and no preconceived ideas. I struggled so though -The names, the unfinished plot lines, my appalling lack of knowledge of Russian history. I've seen mixed reviews for this translation so I'm not sure if that impacted my reading as well.
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"To be a woman is a great adventure;
To drive men mad is a heroic thing. "
Doctor Zhivago delves into the era of the Russian Revolution, where political and societal change mirror the inner turmoil of the book's characters. The story revolves around Yuri Zhivago, a doctor torn between love and duty, navigating a world where passion and principles collide. As narrative unfolds, it draws us into Zhivago's journey, exploring themes of love, loss, and the quest for meaning in a world gripped by the revolution of his nation and his sorrows.
Doctor Zhivago earns its rating for its profound exploration of the indomitable human spirit and its enduring quest for love and meaning.
To drive men mad is a heroic thing. "
Doctor Zhivago delves into the era of the Russian Revolution, where political and societal change mirror the inner turmoil of the book's characters. The story revolves around Yuri Zhivago, a doctor torn between love and duty, navigating a world where passion and principles collide. As narrative unfolds, it draws us into Zhivago's journey, exploring themes of love, loss, and the quest for meaning in a world gripped by the revolution of his nation and his sorrows.
Doctor Zhivago earns its rating for its profound exploration of the indomitable human spirit and its enduring quest for love and meaning.