Fifty-Two Stories by Larissa Volokhonsky, Richard Pevear, Anton Chekhov

528 pages first pub 1883 (editions)

fiction classics short stories funny reflective slow-paced
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From the celebrated, award-winning translators of Anna Karenina and War and Peace a lavish, masterfully rendered volume of stories by one of the most influential short fiction writers of all time.Chekhov's genius left an indelible impact on every ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 48 reviews

Moods

funny 71%
reflective 71%
lighthearted 57%
emotional 42%
relaxing 28%
sad 28%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 42%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 16% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

4.18

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