Envy by Yuri Olyesha

Envy

Yuri Olyesha with Robert Payne (Translator)

200 pages • first pub 1927 (editions)

fiction literary challenging funny reflective medium-paced
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Description

First published in 1927, this brilliant satire of the Soviet system presents three comic characters, Nikolai Kavalerov and the Babichev brothers, bumbling their way through the bureaucracy. Translated by the renowned Robert Payne.

Community Reviews Summary of 222 reviews

Moods

challenging 71%
funny 50%
reflective 50%
dark 28%
lighthearted 21%
mysterious 21%
emotional 14%
tense 14%

Pace

fast 43%
medium 37%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 21% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 36%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.39

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