On the Eve by Ivan Turgenev

On the Eve

Ivan Turgenev with Michael Pursglove (Translator)

224 pages first pub 1860 (editions)

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On the eve of the Crimean War, the young, headstrong Yelena, the daughter of aristocratic Russian parents, falls in love with a revolutionary from Bulgaria named Insarov. Facing the wrath and disapproval of her family, Yelena abandons her home to ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 153 reviews

Moods

sad 75%
emotional 62%
reflective 62%
challenging 37%
adventurous 12%
funny 12%
hopeful 12%
relaxing 12%
tense 12%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 12%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.72

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