Dreams of My Russian Summers by Andreï Makine

Dreams of My Russian Summers

Dreams of My Russian Summers #1

Andreï Makine with Geoffrey Strachan (Translator)

244 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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Dreams of My Russian Summers, tells the poignant story of a boy growing up amid the harsh realities of Soviet life in the 1960s and '70s, and of his extraordinary love for an elegant Frenchwoman, Charlotte Lemonnier, who is his grandmother. Every ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 203 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 90%
sad 40%
inspiring 30%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
dark 10%
informative 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | Plot: 11% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 16%

Average rating

3.67

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