Petersburg by Andrei Bely

Petersburg

Andrei Bely with David McDuff (Translator), David McDuff (Translator)

624 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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The most important ...] Russian novel of the 20th century.-The New York Times Book ReviewConsidered Andrei Bely's masterpiece, Petersburg, is a pioneering modernist novel, ranked in importance alongside Ulysses, The Metamorphosis, and In Search ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 237 reviews

Moods

challenging 69%
mysterious 53%
dark 46%
reflective 46%
tense 46%
funny 23%
informative 23%
adventurous 15%
emotional 15%
sad 15%
inspiring 7%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 33% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.95

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