Düello by Anton Chekhov

425 pages first pub 1891 (view editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy introspective explorations of moral dilemmas and philosophical conflicts through the lens of complex, flawed characters navigating personal and ethical transformations.

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Laevsky is a dissipated romantic given to gambling and flirtation. He has run off to the sea with another man's wife and quickly grown tired of her, but two obstacles block his route to escape: he is broke, and he faces the absolute enmity of Von ...

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Community Reviews

3.77
based on 280 reviews

Moods

reflective: 78%

hopeful: 21%

inspiring: 21%

lighthearted: 21%

tense: 21%

funny: 14%

adventurous: 7%

dark: 7%

emotional: 7%

relaxing: 7%

sad: 7%


Pace

14% of readers chose fast
64% of readers chose medium
21% of readers chose slow
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medium
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Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
15% of readers chose A mix
76% of readers chose Character
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Character

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
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Diverse cast of characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
70% of readers chose No
10% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

84% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
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