The Captain's Daughter by Alexander Pushkin

The Captain's Daughter

Alexander Pushkin with Robert Chandler (Translator)

124 pages • first pub 1836 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous reflective fast-paced
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Pushkin's version of the historical novel in the style of Walter Scott, this final prose work also reflects his fascination with and research into Russian history of the 18th century. During the reign of Catherine the Great, the young Grinev sets ...

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Moods

adventurous 81%
emotional 31%
hopeful 25%
tense 23%
informative 20%
reflective 18%
funny 15%
lighthearted 15%
dark 14%
inspiring 12%
sad 12%
challenging 7%
relaxing 7%
mysterious 6%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 43%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 33% | Character: 12% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 24%

Average rating

3.63

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