The Blizzard by Vladimir Sorokin

The Blizzard

Vladimir Sorokin with Jamey Gambrell (Translator)

192 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction fantasy dark reflective slow-paced
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Description

A darkly comic dystopian odyssey, from one of Russia's leading contemporary novelists   Garin, a country doctor, is desperately trying to reach the village of Dolgoye, where a mysterious epidemic is transforming the villagers into zombies. He has ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 326 reviews

Moods

adventurous 64%
dark 64%
mysterious 64%
tense 37%
sad 29%
funny 21%
challenging 16%
reflective 16%
emotional 13%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 37%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 30% | Character: 10% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 83% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 3%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 39% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 22%

Average rating

3.44

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