The Shooting Party by Ronald Wilks, Anton Chekhov, John Sutherland

199 pages first pub 1884 (editions)

fiction classics funny slow-paced
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Anton Chekhov's only full-length novel, this Penguin Classics edition of The Shooting Party is translated and edited by Ronald Wilks, with an introduction by John Sutherland.The Shooting Party centers on Olga, the pretty young daughter of a drunke...

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Community Reviews Summary of 34 reviews

Moods

mysterious 60%
funny 40%
lighthearted 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
dark 20%

Pace

fast 37%
slow 37%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.42

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