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Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev
4.0

One of the great classics of Russian literature, Fathers and Sons follows two young men, their parents and their friendships at a time of great social change. It explores class and generational divide in a narrative that switches from fast-paced action to less exciting discussions on society, philosophy and politics. This translation by Peter Carson is solid and well annotated but at times a little stilted and opaque.