Envy by Yuri Olyesha

Envy

Yuri Olyesha with Robert Payne (Translator)

200 pages • first pub 1927 (editions)

fiction literary challenging funny reflective medium-paced
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Description

First published in 1927, this brilliant satire of the Soviet system presents three comic characters, Nikolai Kavalerov and the Babichev brothers, bumbling their way through the bureaucracy. Translated by the renowned Robert Payne.

Community Reviews Summary of 219 reviews

Moods

challenging 76%
funny 46%
reflective 46%
dark 30%
lighthearted 23%
mysterious 23%
emotional 15%
tense 15%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 33%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 15% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.39

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