Rudin by Ivan Turgenev

Rudin

Ivan Turgenev with Constance Garnett (Translator)

94 pages first pub 1852 (view editions)

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The story of a character typical to Turgenev - a 'superfluous' man, weak of will, brimming with indecisive frustration - and yet tormented by ideals. Rudin is made impotent by the dissonance of honoring the older generations while at the same time...

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Community Reviews

3.6
based on 368 reviews

Moods

sad: 100%

emotional: 71%

reflective: 57%

dark: 42%

hopeful: 21%

challenging: 7%

lighthearted: 7%

tense: 7%


Pace

61% of readers chose fast
23% of readers chose medium
15% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose Plot
37% of readers chose A mix
37% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

33% of readers chose Yes
44% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

77% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
14% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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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