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A short fun tale, worth the read.
It took me a while to gain my bearings while reading this book. I had settled on about halfway though. From there to the end the reading was delightful.
I liked the message of occasionally living with your heart rather than your head. This book was one of the earliest examples I have read of “bros before hoes”

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medium-paced

5.0

imota's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Even though the title of this novel is" A Hero of Our Time" , some readers, especially women, will characterize the main character (Pechorin) as antihero. As for me, while reading the novel, I found a strong connection with the main character, and I must confess that many of the ideas he expressed resonated deeply with my own.

Pechorin, the protagonist, is a classic example of a Byronic hero. These characters are typically disillusioned, restless, and possess an intellectual superiority that sets them apart from society. They often engage in a self-destructive behavior out of boredom and a search for meaning. As the archetype of the superfluous man, an individual with exceptional talents who see himself as the victim of a cruel fate Pechorin's experiences and attitudes especially resonate with our contemporary society. His cynicism, apathy, and manipulate nature are damaging to both himself and his female lovers - Bela and Princess Mary.

The novel is unconventional, divided into five loosely connected parts narrated by different characters.This structure sheds light on Pechorin from various perspectives and challenges the reader to form their own understanding. Also, the significance of the different settings, particularly the Caucasus mountains, in shaping Pechorin's experiences and character play a significant role in the novel.

Romanticism vs. Realism: The novel combines elements of both literary movements. The romantic aspects of adventure, love, and nature is contrasted with the realistic portrayal of psychological complexity and social critique.
Morality and Choice: Pechorin's actions blur the lines between good and evil. It appears that he lacks autonomy or control over the choices he makes and despite his inherent goodness, his actions do not align with that nature.
Therefore, he is a complete victim of his circumstances.

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adventurous reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

izumen's review against another edition

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Превъзходен Лермонтов.

usreader_44's review against another edition

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challenging reflective medium-paced

3.75

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