Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev

Fathers and Sons

Ivan Turgenev with Richard Freeborn (Translator), Richard Freeborn (Translator)

261 pages • first pub 1862 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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This new translation by Richard Freeborn makes Turgenev's masterpiece about the conflict between generations seem as fresh, outspoken, and exciting as it was to those readers who first encountered its famous hero. The controversial portrayal of Ba...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,263 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
emotional 42%
sad 30%
challenging 23%
dark 14%
funny 13%
tense 11%
informative 10%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 36%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 34% | No: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.82

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