Fifty-Two Stories by Anton Chekhov

Fifty-Two Stories

Anton Chekhov with Richard Pevear (Translator), Larissa Volokhonsky (Translator)

528 pages first pub 1883 (editions)

fiction classics short stories funny reflective slow-paced
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"Chekhov's genius left an indelible impact on every literary form in which he wrote, but none more so than short fiction. Now, renowned translators Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky give us their peerless renderings of fifty-two Chekhov stori...

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Community Reviews Summary of 49 reviews

Moods

funny 71%
reflective 71%
lighthearted 57%
emotional 42%
relaxing 28%
sad 28%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 42%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 16% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

4.17

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