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A review by insearchof_wonder_
Eugene Onegin by Alexander Pushkin
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
🪆 As much as he was not an admirable character by any means, at least in most cases, I was sympathetic to Onegin. I feel like Russian literature tends to focus on the darker aspects of the human soul, creating a sort of understanding of certain behaviors and actions that would otherwise merely draw forth your judgment. In a different story, Onegin could be the villain. But here we are concerned for him rather than critical.
🪆 Tatiana one the other hand, is pure heroine. There is only room for empathy where she is concerned.
🪆 I liked the translation but Falen. He seems to have done an excellent job of preserving the wit, flow, conversational tone,and sparkling nature of Pushkin's poetry.
🪆I could have done without some of the tangents. Also, in chapter 7 I would have liked more about Onegin and in chapter 8, more of Tatiana. Otherwise, thoroughly enjoyable!
🪆 Tatiana one the other hand, is pure heroine. There is only room for empathy where she is concerned.
🪆 I liked the translation but Falen. He seems to have done an excellent job of preserving the wit, flow, conversational tone,and sparkling nature of Pushkin's poetry.
🪆I could have done without some of the tangents. Also, in chapter 7 I would have liked more about Onegin and in chapter 8, more of Tatiana. Otherwise, thoroughly enjoyable!