Rock, Paper, Scissors and Other Stories by Maxim Osipov

Rock, Paper, Scissors and Other Stories

Maxim Osipov with Alex Fleming (Translator)

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The first English-language collection of a contemporary Russian master of the short story, who has been profiled in the New YorkerMaxim Osipov, who lives and practices medicine in a town ninety miles outside Moscow, is one of Russia's best contemp...

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Community Reviews

3.58
based on 92 reviews

Moods

reflective: 90%

challenging: 45%

emotional: 36%

sad: 27%

dark: 18%

mysterious: 18%

funny: 9%

informative: 9%

lighthearted: 9%

tense: 9%


Pace

76% of readers chose medium
23% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

57% of readers chose A mix
42% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

37% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
12% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
62% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

42% of readers chose Yes
57% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

37% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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