A Foreign Woman by Sergei Dovlatov, Antonina W. Bouis

113 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

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Description

After leaving the Soviet Union following a series of unsatisfying relationships, Marusya Tatarovich quickly becomes the center of the Russian community in Queens, New York, but finds that it mirrors in many ways the community she left behind

Community Reviews Summary of 66 reviews

Moods

funny 77%
lighthearted 55%
adventurous 33%
hopeful 33%
mysterious 22%
reflective 22%
relaxing 22%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
sad 11%

Pace

fast 44%
medium 44%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | Plot: 12% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Average rating

4.2

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