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peacelovefloyd's review against another edition
1.0
Normally I claim Russian literature as my favorite genre. I fondly remember Father and Sons.
Have I changed? Is it my mood, my present life struggles, or did I really find this book really ridiculous? Filled with insuperable characters and actions that I do not agree with. Not even close to 1 full star.
Have I changed? Is it my mood, my present life struggles, or did I really find this book really ridiculous? Filled with insuperable characters and actions that I do not agree with. Not even close to 1 full star.
icoltman7036's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Absolutely fantastic. The translation here is incredible and the story is succinct, rising and full of depth.
dhishan's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
cahealwa's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
oh to be sixteen and in love with your unattainable neighbour. He is so hopeless and in love for no discernible reason which is how it feels at such an age. His pining for a woman that spurns him initially is irritating yet you can’t help but feel so sorry for him. It’s short and sweet yet shows the devastation of first love
thegreekmoon's review against another edition
3.0
from the first page you realize that this book could only have been written by a poet
r0sem4rie's review against another edition
5.0
I love first-love-stories and this was some of the most beautiful prose I have ever read. So atmospheric and the descriptions of nature were incredibly stunning.
vampiresreadtoo's review against another edition
3.0
3.5* this was gorgeous but so short that i think i'll forget it in a few weeks
xln98's review against another edition
4.0
"I burnt as in a fire in her presence, but why did I care to know what the fire was in which I burnt and melted. It was enough that it was sweet to burn and melt."
The crushing tenderness of unrequited love with a twist. This book will help you revisit not only the charm and delight of love, but also its brute, tormenting force.
Loved it.
Recommend reading this in one or two goes rather than breaking it up.
"And perhaps the whole secret of thy charm lies in not being able to do anything, but in being able to think thou wilt do anything "
The crushing tenderness of unrequited love with a twist. This book will help you revisit not only the charm and delight of love, but also its brute, tormenting force.
Loved it.
Recommend reading this in one or two goes rather than breaking it up.
"And perhaps the whole secret of thy charm lies in not being able to do anything, but in being able to think thou wilt do anything "
mroateater's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0