Envy by Ken Kalfus, Marian Schwartz, Yury Olesha, Natan Altman

152 pages first pub 1927 (editions)

fiction challenging reflective slow-paced
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One of the delights of Russian literature, a tour de force that has been compared to the best of Nabokov and Bulgakov, Yuri Olesha's novella brings together cutting social satire, slapstick humor, and a wild visionary streak. Andrei is a model Sov...

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Community Reviews Summary of 39 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
funny 66%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.51

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