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384 pages • first pub 1899 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0140447873
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 26 November 2002
Description
In the final years of his prominent life, Chekhov had reached the height of his powers as a dramatist, and also produced some of the stories that rank among his masterpieces. The poignant 'The Lady with the Little Dog' and 'About Love' examine the...
Community Reviews Summary of 771 reviews
Moods
emotional 51%
sad 32%
lighthearted 19%
tense 19%
relaxing 16%
dark 9%
challenging 6%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
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Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Death, Toxic relationship
384 pages • first pub 1899 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0140447873
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 26 November 2002
Description
In the final years of his prominent life, Chekhov had reached the height of his powers as a dramatist, and also produced some of the stories that rank among his masterpieces. The poignant 'The Lady with the Little Dog' and 'About Love' examine the...
Community Reviews Summary of 771 reviews
Moods
emotional 51%
sad 32%
lighthearted 19%
tense 19%
relaxing 16%
dark 9%
challenging 6%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Death, Toxic relationship