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vbarbara's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I have no idea why it took me so long to finish this book. It’s actually quite nice and light and I do love a good Tolstoy. It’s funny how sometimes we think so much alike.
caitlinxreads's review against another edition
2.0
Youth ruined this for me. If I had only read Childhood and Boyhood, this would have been a 4 star rating.
temegill's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
lhanicova's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
loyaultemelie's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Very evocative of F Scott Fitzgerald’s This Side of Paradise to me, in a good way (since I do love that book). I wish it had been properly finished, though I admit I disliked Tolstoy’s tangent on love and his characterization of women in love.
changelingreader_adrian's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0