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Евгений Онегин by Александр Сергеевич Пушкин

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annuu14's review against another edition

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slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

tungstenmouse's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional inspiring reflective relaxing sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Despite some points that drag a little, I thoroughly enjoyed this. I listened on audiobook and the narrator was very whimsical and emotionally in-tune with the story. It’s very well done. 4.5 stars.

ciaraisabookworm's review against another edition

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dark relaxing sad medium-paced

2.0

insearchof_wonder_'s review against another edition

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challenging emotional slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

🪆 As much as he was not an admirable character by any means, at least in most cases, I was sympathetic to Onegin. I feel like Russian literature tends to focus on the darker aspects of the human soul, creating a sort of understanding of certain behaviors and actions that would otherwise merely draw forth your judgment. In a different story, Onegin could be the villain. But here we are concerned for him rather than critical.

🪆 Tatiana one the other hand, is pure heroine. There is only room for empathy where she is concerned.

🪆 I liked the translation but Falen. He seems to have done an excellent job of preserving the wit, flow, conversational tone,and sparkling nature of Pushkin's poetry.

🪆I could have done without some of the tangents. Also, in chapter 7 I would have liked more about Onegin and in chapter 8, more of Tatiana. Otherwise, thoroughly enjoyable!

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4.0

“Ah yes, he loved in such a fashion
As men today no longer do;
As only poets, mad with passion,
Still love… because they’re fated to.”

I love love love Pushkin. I don’t usually (never) read novels in verse, but Pushkin has a way with writing, so it’s a must. Kudos to the translater, they did a good job.