A Hero of Our Time by Mikhail Lermontov

A Hero of Our Time

Mikhail Lermontov with Martin Parker (Translator), Neil Cornwell (Translator)

236 pages • first pub 1840 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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On his travels through the wild mountainous terrain of the Caucasus, the narrator of A Hero of Our Time chances upon the veteran soldier and storyteller Maxim Maximych, who relates to him the dubious exploits of his former comrade Pechorin. Engagi...

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Moods

reflective 68%
adventurous 64%
dark 36%
challenging 26%
emotional 22%
sad 22%
tense 18%
mysterious 14%
funny 12%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 23%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 19%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.85

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