The Gentleman from San Francisco and Other Stories by Ivan Bunin

The Gentleman from San Francisco and Other Stories

Ivan Bunin

1 hour, 11 minutes first pub 1922 (view editions) user-added

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This book is ideal for readers who appreciate introspective, emotionally rich narratives that explore the fragility of human existence through masterfully crafted, realist short stories.

Description

Powerful, evocative stories from the first Russian author to win the Nobel Prize in Literature A Penguin ClassicA much neglected literary figure, Ivan Bunin is one of Russia's major writers and ranks with Tolstoy and Chekhov at the forefront of th...

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Community Reviews

3.78
based on 84 reviews

Moods

dark: 100%

emotional: 100%

reflective: 100%

sad: 100%

challenging: 50%


Pace

33% of readers chose fast
66% of readers chose slow
fast
slow

Plot or character driven?

33% of readers chose Plot
33% of readers chose A mix
33% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

33% of readers chose Complicated
66% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
66% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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