Dreams of My Russian Summers by Andreï Makine

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 206 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
emotional 81%
sad 36%
inspiring 27%
mysterious 27%
hopeful 18%
adventurous 9%
challenging 9%
dark 9%
informative 9%
relaxing 9%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 38%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | Plot: 10% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.67

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