Forefathers' Eve by Adam Mickiewicz

Forefathers' Eve

Adam Mickiewicz

416 pages first pub 1823 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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Forefathers' Eve [Dziady] is a four-part dramatic work begun circa 1820 and completed in 1832 - with Part I published only after the poet's death, in 1860. The drama's title refers to Dziady, an ancient Slavic and Lithuanian feast commemorating th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 403 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
mysterious 66%
dark 58%
challenging 41%
informative 33%
tense 33%
emotional 16%
sad 8%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 23%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 38% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.16

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