The Peasants by Władysław Stanisław Reymont

The Peasants

Władysław Stanisław Reymont with Anna Zaranko (Translator)

944 pages • first pub 1909 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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In the village of Lipce, scandal, romance and drama crackle in every hearth. Boryna, a widower and the village's wealthiest farmer, has taken the young and beautiful Jagusia as his bride - but she only has eyes for his impetuous son Antek. Over th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 228 reviews

Moods

reflective 68%
emotional 59%
informative 50%
challenging 45%
sad 22%
tense 13%
dark 9%
relaxing 9%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%

Pace

slow 86%
medium 8%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 23% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.11

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