A Hero of Our Time by Mikhail Lermontov

A Hero of Our Time

Mikhail Lermontov with J. H. Wisdom (Translator), Marr Murray (Translator)

144 pages first pub 1840 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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A Hero of Our Time by Mikhail Lermontov. THIS novel, known as one of the masterpieces of Russian Literature, under the title "A Hero of our Time," and already translated into at least nine European languages, is now for the first time placed befor...

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Moods

reflective 68%
adventurous 64%
dark 36%
challenging 26%
emotional 23%
sad 22%
tense 18%
mysterious 14%
funny 12%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 23%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 19%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.85

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