A review by impla77
Oblomov by Ivan Goncharov

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

This book took me a long time to read, and it's not hard to see why, the slog this book puts you through really showcases Oblomov's state of mind! A snail would definitely win the race against this books pace, which laboriously languishes over peoples mental state for pages upon pages before going on to the next (very similar) reflections. Very nicely written, and probably relevant in the time period it was released, but it sure is a struggle for the average modern reader.