The Bet by Anton Chekhov

The Bet

Anton Chekhov

14 pages first pub 1889 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective fast-paced
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Description

Which is worse: death or life in prison? And how far would you go to prove it if two million rubles were on the line? 

Community Reviews Summary of 102 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
inspiring 38%
dark 33%
emotional 27%
mysterious 22%
informative 16%
sad 16%
tense 16%
challenging 11%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%

Pace

fast 72%
medium 22%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.95

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