Padres e Hijos (Fathers and Sons) (Abridged) Audiobook

" Combination silly/fun plot with unabashed commentary in a Jane Austen sort of way that had me saying, "mmm, true," more than a few times. Fun times. "

" Wonderful insight and examination of the generalational disparities between Russian men of the 1840s and men of the 1860s. A must read! "

" Maybe the best fiction I've read, couldn't put it down and will save to read again. "

" Turgenev creates a prototypical Anti-Byronic, or in this case Anti-Pechorin, figure in Fathers and Sons. Bazarov's nihilism shapes the world, as he distorts and morphs aspects of his life and Nikolai's to uphold the tenants of the "modern" philosophy. He attacks the aristocratic life in Russia and strongly calls for emancipation even though he rejects the peasants as illiterate peons. "

" I read this one many years ago, in an undergraduate Russian lit phase. It is a superb novel, one of the finest of the nineteenth century. "

" I just did not love this book. Obviously, the subtleties of Russian literature and nihilism are lost on me. I keep trying to read Russians, with little success. "

" A gem of a book. This is why I read. "

" Yeah it's good for you. Nihilism is so entertaining! "

" Every man should read this book and consider his relationship with his father and/or son(s). Read in the original "

" I read this in college and loved it then; about 10 years later, I only really remember the characters (and not particularly well at that). I'll re-read it some day I'm sure; until then, it still gets an honorary 5 stars. "

" sad, very sad, but true. "

" A fascinating novel, not only for its portrayal of the ideas of the time, but especially for its vivid characters: the protagonist, but also others. "

" The clash between generations, as told through the lens of Russian Nihilism during the 19th century. "

" I liked the themes and the characters. I didn't like the way it was written. Go figure. "

" Yes it is a Russian novel. Yes, it reads exactly like a Russian novel. That is what makes it so good. It's poignant even in today's world. Thankfully this one is only 200 pages. "

" "Whoever has not seen such tears in the eyes of a loved one, has not experienced to what degree, overcome by gratitude and remorse, a man can be happy on earth." "

" The first Russian classic I ever read. A clash of mid-19th century generations with much that could apply today. "

" Read this in high school and liked it. My first taste of nihilism and it fascinated me. "

" Russians knew their way around writing. And seing the opposition between the traditional views on life of the old generation and the subversive new views of the new generation it's always stimulating. "

" The clash between generations, as told through the lens of Russian Nihilism during the 19th century. "

" Brilliant book. Typical Russian literature setting, but far more readable than say Dostojevski. Great Story. "

" I've been interested in Russian novels lately. This one was okay, nothing special. "

" This is a great, short and accessible Russian masterpiece. Easy to read and a marvelous look at society there in the 1860's; politics, manners, family relationships. "

" Excellent book, now one of my favourites. "