Hero of Our Time (Modern Library)
11 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by Boekentrol from Leeuwarden, Fryslân (Friesland) Netherlands on Thursday, January 6, 2011
Synopsis:
"Russian literature's first major prose novel, this gripping work was a primary influence on Tolstoy, Dostoyevsky, and other great 19th-century writers. The author drew upon his personal Byronic exploits to create these picaresque adventures amid the rugged Caucasus in the company of bandits, freebooters, and beautiful women."
"Russian literature's first major prose novel, this gripping work was a primary influence on Tolstoy, Dostoyevsky, and other great 19th-century writers. The author drew upon his personal Byronic exploits to create these picaresque adventures amid the rugged Caucasus in the company of bandits, freebooters, and beautiful women."
Journal Entry 2 by Boekentrol at Leeuwarden, Fryslân (Friesland) Netherlands on Thursday, January 6, 2011
This version of one of my favorite books I bought especially for the "Favorite Books Roundabout", so that the others in this ring, who do not read Dutch or Russian still can read it.
I hope they like it as much as I did when I first read it.
I hope they like it as much as I did when I first read it.
Received the book in today´s mail. One ring book ahead and then I will start with this one.
Edit 21.1.2011: I finished reading this book today. I really enjoyed it and I think what makes this round-about so special is that you get to read books you would normally not have picked up. The cover did not appeal to me at all but once I had started with the story it really captivated me. I could really picture the mountains, the Caucasus and also the characters in the book. Thanks for sharing.
P.S.: Unfortunately, the binding of this book does not seem to be the best. I have not glued any of the pages because then it becomes difficult to read. This might have to be done in the future, though.
Edit 21.1.2011: I finished reading this book today. I really enjoyed it and I think what makes this round-about so special is that you get to read books you would normally not have picked up. The cover did not appeal to me at all but once I had started with the story it really captivated me. I could really picture the mountains, the Caucasus and also the characters in the book. Thanks for sharing.
P.S.: Unfortunately, the binding of this book does not seem to be the best. I have not glued any of the pages because then it becomes difficult to read. This might have to be done in the future, though.
Released 13 yrs ago (1/21/2011 UTC) at
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This book is off as part of the international favourite book round-about (2nd round).
Book received! Many thanks, look forwarding to reading this soon :)
I regret that I was not able to get very far into this book in the time it spent with me but that which I had read I was beginning to enjoy. I hope maybe I can pick up where I left off at some later point. My apologies and I hope that this special book will be done justice by the next reader.
my turn
Initially I struggled with this one. I think it may be because the telling of the story by two or more people was sometimes within the same chapter.
When it moved on to the journal section my comfort level increased and I started to enjoy it.
A clever tale depicting the downside of man's emotions.
Thank you for sharing now off to the next person
When it moved on to the journal section my comfort level increased and I started to enjoy it.
A clever tale depicting the downside of man's emotions.
Thank you for sharing now off to the next person
Ooh, this seems like something I might enjoy! Thank you Totje2 for sharing it. (And you've read it in russian too!)
I've finished reading it and I had a bit of trouble keeping the plot (allthough I think that is more to do with my lack of concentration then the book). Beside that, I really enjoyed reading it. I usually enjoyed russian literature, but I find that they take some time getting used too. I takes a while before I'm really in to the story. But then Lermontov describes the caucasus beautifully, and it's easy to get a picture in your mind of what is happening. And to think that he was only 25 when he wrote this book, it is very impressive!
I've finished reading it and I had a bit of trouble keeping the plot (allthough I think that is more to do with my lack of concentration then the book). Beside that, I really enjoyed reading it. I usually enjoyed russian literature, but I find that they take some time getting used too. I takes a while before I'm really in to the story. But then Lermontov describes the caucasus beautifully, and it's easy to get a picture in your mind of what is happening. And to think that he was only 25 when he wrote this book, it is very impressive!
Released 12 yrs ago (5/6/2011 UTC) at By mail, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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On its way to lemon-crisis.
Arrived safely today, thanks! From the blurb this sounds like a Russian Genji (shorter though!)
I enjoyed this book. I wasn't sure at first, but then I got into it and finished it in a day. Unlike some Russian (and non-Russian) classics, the language is informal and it's easy to read. Whether this is Lermontov's way of writing or due to the translator I don't know, but it makes a nice change! It does end rather abruptly I thought, but then again it works like that.
It's also on the 1001 Books To Read Before You Die list, so that's one more ticked off!
One thing I would say - I read it carefully so I didn't have problems, but as LiniP pointed out, some of the pages are loose and I think they will need to be fixed soon.
Thanks for sharing this book Totje2. I have three other books with me (one from the Favourite Roundabout and two bookrings) that all need to go to mafarrimond after me, so I'll wait until after the weekend and send two along to her.
It's also on the 1001 Books To Read Before You Die list, so that's one more ticked off!
One thing I would say - I read it carefully so I didn't have problems, but as LiniP pointed out, some of the pages are loose and I think they will need to be fixed soon.
Thanks for sharing this book Totje2. I have three other books with me (one from the Favourite Roundabout and two bookrings) that all need to go to mafarrimond after me, so I'll wait until after the weekend and send two along to her.
Posted on to mafarrimond today, along with a bookring book. Enjoy! =]
A new author for me. I look forward to reading it.
I have to admit to not only having read any of Lermontov's novels but to having not heard of him. An unusual hero - amoral but somehow appealing and amusing. I enjoyed the descriptions of the country and the era of the nove.
Thanks for introducing me to Lermontov.
Thanks for introducing me to Lermontov.
Posting on.
Just arrived. This is a book I've never heard of, never mind not read. I don't even know the author so another plus for the favourites roundabout.
I've got to say, like others, I struggled to get into it and was really quite confused most of the time. However it did get better nearer the end.
Off on it's way on the roundabout.
Thank you so much. I will read this and pass it on
Journal Entry 21 by disneyfreaksam at Warminster, Wiltshire United Kingdom on Wednesday, September 7, 2011
It took a bit of getting in to but about half way through it started flowing beautifully. Thank you for showing me a book I would never have picked up.
Journal Entry 22 by disneyfreaksam at Warminster, Wiltshire United Kingdom on Thursday, September 22, 2011
Released 12 yrs ago (9/23/2011 UTC) at Warminster, Wiltshire United Kingdom
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Enjoy
The book's with me now, spasibo! I minored in Russian language and literature when doing my first degree and this book was part of my course. It's been so long, though, that I'm looking forward to reading it again - and in English, not Russian, this time :)
Turns out I'd forgotten most of the story so really enjoyed re-reading it. Like everyone else, it seems, I had a bit of trouble getting into the story but once the diary section started, I got hooked. As Russian classics go, this is easy reading :)
Here's a good, if brief, review by The Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/jun/27/hero-our-time-lermontov-review
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Next off to dutch-book, the last one in the roundabout. Enjoy!
Here's a good, if brief, review by The Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/jun/27/hero-our-time-lermontov-review
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Next off to dutch-book, the last one in the roundabout. Enjoy!
Arrived this weekend. Great edition and looks like an insightful read. Thanks for sending!
Journal Entry 26 by 
dutch-book
at Heerenveen , Fryslân (Friesland) Netherlands on Wednesday, March 13, 2024
dutch-book at Heerenveen , Fryslân (Friesland) Netherlands on Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Finished today as my longest owned book.
I enjoyed the story. It was also very readable. I found the reading group questions insightful and am mulling over it some more. I tried to find a litchart but couldn't find it unfortunately.
This book will go to another Bookcrosser who wanted to read this.
I enjoyed the story. It was also very readable. I found the reading group questions insightful and am mulling over it some more. I tried to find a litchart but couldn't find it unfortunately.
This book will go to another Bookcrosser who wanted to read this.
