The New Adventures of Helen by Ludmilla Petrushevskaya

The New Adventures of Helen

Ludmilla Petrushevskaya with Jane Bugaeva (Translator)

202 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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At first glance, the stories in The New Adventures of Helen seems simple, even child-like, but a deep reading reveals satire and darkness manifested through classic fairy tale tropes characteristically upended by Petrushevskaya. These "adult fairy...

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Community Reviews Summary of 29 reviews

Moods

adventurous 77%
funny 66%
lighthearted 55%
emotional 33%
reflective 33%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
relaxing 11%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 16% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.37

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