And Quiet Flows the Don by Mikhail Sholokhov

And Quiet Flows the Don

Tikhiy Don #1-4

Mikhail Sholokhov

566 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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An extraordinary Russian masterpiece, And Quiet Flows the Don follows the turbulent fortunes of the Cossack people through peace, war and revolution - among them the proud and rebellious Gregor Melekhov, who struggles to be with the woman he loves...

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Community Reviews Summary of 370 reviews

Moods

dark 64%
challenging 58%
emotional 58%
sad 54%
reflective 51%
tense 45%
informative 41%
adventurous 32%
hopeful 12%
funny 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 40%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 23% | Character: 9% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 36% | Yes: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27%

Average rating

3.8

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