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Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev
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it was amazing
bookshelves: russian-lit-in-english
Read 2 times. Last read March 21, 2018 to April 11, 2018.

A delightful and charming, warm and friendly, life-affirming novel. The perfect summer vacation book for anyone who likes to read.
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Reading Progress

Finished Reading
March 21, 2018 – Started Reading
March 21, 2018 – Shelved
March 21, 2018 –
page 86
41.55%
March 22, 2018 –
page 100
48.31%
March 31, 2018 –
page 144
69.57% "What? Do you then share the ideas of Proudhon?
Bazarov drew himself up haughtily.
I share no one's ideas; I have my own.

(Chapter 13)"
April 1, 2018 –
page 154
74.4% "What? Do you then share the ideas of Proudhon?
Bazarov drew himself up haughtily.
I share no one's ideas; I have my own.
(Chapter 13)
Why are you unwilling to allow that women are capable of independence of thought? he asked in a low voice.
Because, my boy, my observations lead me to conclude that free-thinking women are monstrosities.
(Chapter 14)"
April 3, 2018 –
page 174
84.06% "Chapter 17
This is turning into a romance novel.
Where are the bomb throwers?
Ugh."
April 6, 2018 –
page 194
93.72% "So many memories and so little worth remembering...' (176)

The pressure of various vague emotions - the sense of life passing by, a longing for novelty - had forced her to a certain limit, forced her to look behind her - and there she had seen not even an abyss but only a void...chaos without shape. (184)"
April 6, 2018 –
page 194
93.72% "So many memories and so little worth remembering...' (176)
The pressure of various vague emotions - the sense of life passing by, a longing for novelty - had forced her to a certain limit, forced her to look behind her - and there she had seen not even an abyss but only a void...chaos without shape. (184)"
April 6, 2018 –
page 194
93.72% "So many memories and so little worth remembering, and in front of me, ahead, a long, long road without a goal...' (176)
The pressure of various vague emotions - the sense of life passing by, a longing for novelty - had forced her to a certain limit, forced her to look behind her - and there she had seen not even an abyss but only a void...chaos without shape. (184)"
April 8, 2018 –
page 212
100% "So many memories and so little worth remembering, and in front of me, ahead, a long, long road without a goal...' (176)
The pressure of various vague emotions - the sense of life passing by, a longing for novelty - had forced her to a certain limit, forced her to look behind her - and there she had seen not even an abyss but only a void...chaos without shape. (184)"
April 8, 2018 –
page 212
100% "Bazarov's father is 60 and Arkady's 44. How do we compare the two fathers? How have the differences we may see have affected their respective sons?"
April 8, 2018 –
page 212
100% "Bazarov's father is 60 and Arkady's is 44. How do we compare the two fathers? How have the differences we may see have affected their respective sons?"
April 9, 2018 –
page 228
100% "A son is an independent person. He's like a falcon...but you and I are like funguses growing in a hollow tree....It is only I who will stay with you always, faithful forever, just as you will stay with me.
Vassily Ivanych took his hands from his face and clasped his wife, his friend, more warmly than he had ever done before, even in their youth: she had consoled him in his grief. (end of chapter 21)"
April 10, 2018 –
page 248
100% "He had now packed his belongings and set free all his frogs, insects and birds.
(...)
She grew thin from constant inward agitation and, as always happens, she looked even prettier."
April 11, 2018 –
page 295
100% "The most humble Russian novel I have ever read. Just a brief slice of life, delightful and touching, and skillfully told. Quite unexpectedly I cried, a tear or two, at the end. I can with complete confidence recommend this book to anyone who likes to read. A masterpiece."
April 11, 2018 – Finished Reading
September 11, 2018 – Shelved (Other Mass Market Paperback Edition)
September 12, 2018 – Shelved as: russ... (Other Mass Market Paperback Edition)
October 14, 2022 – Shelved as: russian-lit-in-english

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Biblio Curious That ending!! I totally sniffled, too. Everything about this book is great!


Mark André Thanks, B! - )

But I'm not sure what the book was about; and I'm not sure exactly what about brother T's writing was the most endearing quality? It was a very pleasant experience! Of that I'm sure.


message 3: by Mark (last edited Apr 12, 2018 07:03AM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Mark André Thank you, Luis! - )
I really liked this one.
I was completely unfamiliar with it, so every page was a surprise!
Great fun. Good read. Good book.


Mark André Thank you, Shyam! - )
It's quite something for a mid-19th century Russian novel. Certainly out of the common groove (as Bloom would say)!


Mark André Thank you, Piyangie! - )
It's a good book. Entertaining and sincere and fun to read.


Mark André Thank you, Mischenko! - )
Nice to hear from you.


message 7: by Mark (last edited Apr 15, 2018 09:28AM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Mark André Thank you, Joao! - )
A must read.


Mark André Thank you, Luffy! - )
Nice to hear from you.


Mark André Thank you, Ilse! - )
Should be a bestseller.


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Mark André Thank you, Paula M.! - )
Very nice to meet you.


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Mark André Thank you, Rosemarie! - )
Cool book.


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Rosemarie I have read it twice, so far.


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Mark André - )


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Mark André Thank you, Charlotte! - )
A very fun book to read.


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Mark André Thank you, Korfushka! - )
A good book.


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Mark André Thank you, Gini! - )
My highest recommendation.


message 17: by Mark (last edited Apr 15, 2018 09:06AM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Mark André Thank you, Beth! - )
I was surprised by every page. A great summer vacation book!


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Mark André Thank you, Josefina!
I found it to be a most wonderful book.


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Mark André Greg wrote: "I enjoyed this one also, Mark."

Thank you, Greg!
With complete confidence I would recommend this book to everyone!


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Mark André Greg wrote: "I enjoyed this one also, Mark."
Cool!


message 21: by Mark (new) - rated it 5 stars

Mark André Thank you, Heider!
I was in a group that was talking about it one day, and I discovered a copy of it at home that I didn't know I had or where it came from, but consider it fateful and read it, and found it quite wonderful!


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Mark André Thank you, Jessica!
Its a good book and fun to read.


message 23: by Mark (new) - rated it 5 stars

Mark André Thank you, Jess!
For me Turgenev is the happy Russian. Much different than T. or D.


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Mark André Thank you, Ella!
Nice to hear from you.


MihaElla Hi, Mark Andre! Nice to read you.
I think it's true that Fridays do land also on this earth (thank goodness) ;-)


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Mark André Thank you, Belinda!
I read this last year. It was my first Turgenev. Since then I've also read First Love, Spring Torrents, and now I'm working on Hunters's Sketches. I really like this guy. He so less aggressive than T. or D.


MihaElla Based on your first complete sentence I would suggest its reading during dark cloudy gloomy cold days of winter, while enjoying public transportation to whatever long distance, and Not precisely, waiting for the hot summer days. Heat plus heat gives extra heat and it's a major issue during bright sunny summer days.
I should re-read it sometime, too. But nowadays, my newest companion Jose S gives me too many sunny days to look out for other back-ups ;-)


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Mark André MihaElla wrote: "Hi, Mark Andre! Nice to read you.
I think it's true that Fridays do land also on this earth (thank goodness) ;-)"

Hi, MihaElla! Nice to see you too. Yes. Thank goodness for Fridays!


message 29: by Mark (new) - rated it 5 stars

Mark André MihaElla wrote: "Based on your first complete sentence I would suggest its reading during dark cloudy gloomy cold days of winter, while enjoying public transportation to whatever long distance, and Not precisely, w..."
I agree! I think reading books is much better for warming us up than for cooling us down. - ))


message 30: by Mark (new) - rated it 5 stars

Mark André Thank you, Caterina!
It was my introduction to Turgenev and I'm still going strong.


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Mark André Thank you, Paula!
I can with complete confidence recommend this book everyone.


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Mark André Thank you, etherealfire!
A fun book.


message 33: by Mark (last edited Feb 09, 2019 11:56AM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Mark André Thank you, MK!
Really good.


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Mark André Thank you, W.!
Good book.


message 35: by Mark (new) - rated it 5 stars

Mark André Thank you, Erth!
A most pleasant book for a Russian.


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Mark André Thank you, Danni!
Nice to hear from you. I apologize for my tardiness. A great book and fun to read.


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Mark André Thank you, JE!
Nice to hear from you.


message 38: by Mark (new) - rated it 5 stars

Mark André Thank you, John.
It was my first experience reading Turgenev. And compelled me to pursue more.


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Mark André Thank you, Karen! :~)
Very nice to meet you. A lovely book, especially for a Russian. I even got a little misty at the end.


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Mark André Thank you, Monica! :~)
Nice to hear from you. A good book. Fun to read.


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Mark André Thank you, Madison! :~)
Very nice to meet you.


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Mark André Thank you, Brandice! :~)
Very nice to meet you.


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Mark André Thank you, Alexander.
Good to hear from you.


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Mark André Thank you, Sophy! - )
Happy reading.


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Mark André Thank you, Chelsea! - )
A really good book. Fun to read.


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Mark André Thank you, Urmonia! - )
Good to hear from you.


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Mark André Thank you, Guille. - )
Recommended for all audiences!


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Mark André Thank you, Ines! - )
Nice to hear from you.


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Mark André Thank you, Carla! - )
Very nice to meet you. A very nice book.


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Mark André Thank you, Wafae! - )
A very good book.


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