The Bet by Anton Chekhov

The Bet

Anton Chekhov

48 pages first pub 1889 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective fast-paced
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Description

A banker and a young lawyer make a bet with each other about whether the death penalty is better or worse than life in prison.

Community Reviews Summary of 102 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
inspiring 38%
dark 33%
emotional 27%
mysterious 22%
informative 16%
sad 16%
tense 16%
challenging 11%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%

Pace

fast 72%
medium 22%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.95

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