The Beauties: Essential Stories by Anton Chekhov

The Beauties: Essential Stories

Anton Chekhov with Nicholas Slater Pasternak (Translator)

224 pages first pub 1888 (editions)

fiction classics short stories funny reflective slow-paced
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New translations of the greatest stories by the Russian master of the form.Without doubt one of the greatest observers of human nature in all its messy complexity, Chekhov's short stories are exquisite masterpieces in miniature. His work ranged fr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 58 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
funny 55%
lighthearted 55%
relaxing 55%
emotional 44%
adventurous 33%
hopeful 22%
sad 22%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
tense 11%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 25%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Average rating

3.8

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