First Love by Ivan Turgenev

First Love

Ivan Turgenev with Isaiah Berlin (Translator)

112 pages first pub 1860 (editions)

fiction classics literary short stories reflective medium-paced
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When the down-at-heel Princess Zasyekin moves next door to the country estate of Vladimir Petrovich's parents, he instantly and overwhelmingly falls in love with his new neighbour's daughter, Zinaida. But the capricious young woman already has man...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,934 reviews

Moods

reflective 65%
emotional 61%
sad 35%
mysterious 15%
dark 14%
lighthearted 12%
tense 9%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 4%
challenging 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 28%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.65

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