Thirst by Marian Schwartz, Andrey Gelasimov, Андрей Геласимов

256 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction emotional reflective slow-paced
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Masterfully translated from the original Russian by award-winning translator Marian Schwartz, Thirst tells the story of 20-year-old Chechen War veteran Kostya. Maimed beyond recognition by a tank explosion, he spends weeks on end locked inside his...

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Community Reviews Summary of 39 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
sad 50%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.31

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