Reviews

The Garnet Bracelet by Aleksandr Kuprin

rosietakesonliterature's review against another edition

4.0

On my little roll of reading the Russian classic short stories, this was the shining star. I have always loved the symbolism of precious stones in Russian literature growing up—I was a huge fan of Bajov for that reason as well. As all pieces of this culture, The Garnet Bracelet is tortured, but oh so beautiful.
*spoilers ahead*
The fact that she does gain the powers given by the bracelet without her realization, just like she loves without the realization, is such a fine thread weaved in gold. Also, Jeltkovsky’s suicide was so foreshadowed throughout the whole story but god was I sad when it happened… Beautiful story of obsessive love, wish she kept the freaking bracelet…

ples_hvatit's review against another edition

Stalking romanticized 

martacava's review against another edition

5.0

Els russos no fallen mai

tarabramatara's review

emotional sad tense fast-paced

4.5

Story about obsession and class differences. Beethoven largo apposionata 😭😭😭😭😭

kirimyau's review against another edition

emotional sad fast-paced

4.75

hwaseong's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-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? It's complicated

4.0

h_off_nung's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

masel_93's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

3.25

laia279's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

lauram_99's review against another edition

emotional informative mysterious reflective relaxing sad

3.0