First Love by Constance Garnett, Ivan Turgenev

First Love

Constance Garnett, Ivan Turgenev

124 pages • first pub 1860 (editions)

fiction classics literary short stories reflective medium-paced
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This vivid, sensitive tale of adolescent love follows a 16-year-old boy who falls in love with a beautiful, older woman and experiences a whirlwind of changing emotions, from exaltation and jealousy to despair and devotion.This beautifully package...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,935 reviews

Moods

reflective 65%
emotional 61%
sad 35%
mysterious 15%
dark 14%
lighthearted 12%
tense 9%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 4%
challenging 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 28%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.65

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