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unknown_irony's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
alexis_hookedtobooks's review against another edition
4.0
This short stories collection was my first read by Anton Chekhov. I’ve heard so many good things about this author that I couldn’t wait to dive into these stories. And they did not disappoint!!
One thing I loved about this collection is the stories matched the title well. They were stories meant to be told at twilight, after a days work surrounded by family. Some stories were scary, such as one about a woman who’s husband thought she was a witch, others were sad, like the one where a woman professes her love to a man who doesn’t reciprocate the feeling, and some were heartwarming like the story of a man with a young boy who is wild like his father. I don’t have a ton of experience reading short stories, but I really enjoyed this collection and might consider reading more in the future!
One thing I loved about this collection is the stories matched the title well. They were stories meant to be told at twilight, after a days work surrounded by family. Some stories were scary, such as one about a woman who’s husband thought she was a witch, others were sad, like the one where a woman professes her love to a man who doesn’t reciprocate the feeling, and some were heartwarming like the story of a man with a young boy who is wild like his father. I don’t have a ton of experience reading short stories, but I really enjoyed this collection and might consider reading more in the future!
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