A review by poenaestante
A Hero of Our Time by Mikhail Lermontov

funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book should be called Tales of A 19th Century Russian F*ckboi. It's nearly as relevant today as then. It may be just because I'm currently watching Our Flag Means Death,  but I could totally see Taika Waititi adapting this. This sort of thing also brings to mind Yorgos Lanthimos.
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