Oblomov by Ivan Goncharov

Oblomov

Ivan Goncharov with David Magarshack (Translator)

484 pages • first pub 1859 (view editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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A reader who savors leisurely, thought-provoking classics that probe the human tendency toward inertia and social stasis will find Oblomov deeply rewarding.

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For fans of Ottessa Moshfegh's My Year of Rest and Relaxation, the classic Russian novel about an indolent aristocrat who spends most of his days in bed A Penguin ClassicWritten with sympathetic humor and compassion, this masterful portrait of upp...

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3.98
based on 1,891 reviews

Moods

reflective: 81%

sad: 54%

emotional: 48%

funny: 41%

challenging: 22%

dark: 15%

lighthearted: 10%

hopeful: 9%

inspiring: 9%

relaxing: 9%

tense: 4%

informative: 2%

mysterious: 1%

Pace

2% of readers chose fast
24% of readers chose medium
73% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose A mix
89% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
A mix
Character
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Strong character development?

22% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
38% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

57% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

29% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

98% of readers chose Yes
1% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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