The Essential Tales of Chekhov by Constance Garnett, Richard Ford, Anton Chekhov

The Essential Tales of Chekhov

Constance Garnett, Richard Ford, Anton Chekhov

368 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective sad medium-paced
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Of the two hundred stories that Anton Chekhov wrote, the twenty stories that appear in this extraordinary collection were personally chosen by Richard Ford--an accomplished storyteller in his own right. Included are the familiar masterpieces--"The...

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Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
challenging 40%
emotional 40%
dark 20%
funny 20%
informative 20%
relaxing 20%
sad 20%

Pace

slow 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.99

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