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336 pages • first pub 1905 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141392936
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Edition Pub Date: 25 July 2013
Description
A dark classic of Russia's silver age, this blackly funny novel recounts a schoolteacher's descent into sadism, arson and murder. Mad, lascivious, sadistic and ridiculous, the provincial schoolteacher Peredonov torments his students and has halluc...
Community Reviews
Moods
dark: 85%
tense: 65%
funny: 50%
reflective: 25%
mysterious: 20%
challenging: 15%
adventurous: 10%
emotional: 10%
sad: 10%
lighthearted: 5%
relaxing: 5%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
336 pages • first pub 1905 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141392936
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Edition Pub Date: 25 July 2013
Description
A dark classic of Russia's silver age, this blackly funny novel recounts a schoolteacher's descent into sadism, arson and murder. Mad, lascivious, sadistic and ridiculous, the provincial schoolteacher Peredonov torments his students and has halluc...
Community Reviews
Moods
dark: 85%
tense: 65%
funny: 50%
reflective: 25%
mysterious: 20%
challenging: 15%
adventurous: 10%
emotional: 10%
sad: 10%
lighthearted: 5%
relaxing: 5%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
MurderModerate
Bullying, Pedophilia, Physical abuse