Eugene Onegin by Alexander Pushkin

Eugene Onegin

Alexander Pushkin with James E. Falen (Translator)

240 pages • first pub 1833 (editions)

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Eugene Onegin is the master work of the poet whom Russians regard as the fountainhead of their literature. Set in 1820s Russia, Pushkin's verse novel follows the fates of three men and three women. Engaging, full of suspense, and varied in tone, i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,377 reviews

Moods

emotional 69%
reflective 61%
sad 43%
challenging 23%
funny 20%
adventurous 16%
tense 15%
dark 14%
lighthearted 10%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 7%
mysterious 6%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 24%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 32% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.97

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