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330 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
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Language: English
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A selection of ten stories written when Chekhov had reached his maturity as a short storywriter, between 1887 and 1902. They show him as a master of compression and a probing analyst, unmasking the mediocrity, lack of ideals, and spiritual and phy...
Community Reviews Summary of 15 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
reflective 66%
dark 33%
funny 33%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
sad 33%
Pace
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Grief, Murder, Child deathModerate
AlcoholismMinor
Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Terminal illness
330 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A selection of ten stories written when Chekhov had reached his maturity as a short storywriter, between 1887 and 1902. They show him as a master of compression and a probing analyst, unmasking the mediocrity, lack of ideals, and spiritual and phy...
Community Reviews Summary of 15 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
reflective 66%
dark 33%
funny 33%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
sad 33%
Pace
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Grief, Murder, Child deathModerate
AlcoholismMinor
Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Terminal illness