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192 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099479321
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books
Publication date: 07 January 2010
Description
WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY TERRY GILLIAMWhen Maxudov's bid to take his own life fails, he dramatises the novel whose failure provoked the suicide attempt. To the resentment of literary Moscow, his play is accepted by the legendary Independent Theatr...
Community Reviews Summary of 187 reviews
Moods
dark 61%
reflective 30%
challenging 23%
emotional 15%
mysterious 15%
lighthearted 7%
sad 7%
Pace
slow 15%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 40% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
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Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts
192 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099479321
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books
Publication date: 07 January 2010
Description
WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY TERRY GILLIAMWhen Maxudov's bid to take his own life fails, he dramatises the novel whose failure provoked the suicide attempt. To the resentment of literary Moscow, his play is accepted by the legendary Independent Theatr...
Community Reviews Summary of 187 reviews
Moods
dark 61%
reflective 30%
challenging 23%
emotional 15%
mysterious 15%
lighthearted 7%
sad 7%
Pace
slow 15%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 40% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts