The Last and the First by Nina Berberova

The Last and the First

Nina Berberova with Marian Schwartz (Translator)

224 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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The first English translation of celebrated Russian writer Nina Berberova's debut novel: an intense story the struggle over the future of émigré life On a crisp September morning, trouble comes to the Gorbatovs' farm. Having fled the ruins of the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11 reviews

Moods

challenging 75%
reflective 75%
emotional 25%
hopeful 25%
informative 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

2.66

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