Under Western Eyes
by Joseph Conrad
Taste attributes: dramahistoricalpoliticalthrillerslowfresh & originalheavyintricatelinearglossyemotive & stirringtroubled leadsinjustice/tragedy/vengeancesocial commentary
Boxlist takeExpect a serious, inventive novel, emotive rather than low-key. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: very heavy · Realism: balanced · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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2.8 / 5
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About This Book
"First published in 1911, Under Western Eyes traces the experiences of Razumov, a young Russian student of philosophy who is uninvolved in politics or protest. Against his will he finds himself caught up in the aftermath of a terrorist bombing directed against the Tsarist authorities.
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- Author
- Joseph Conrad
- Published
- 1911
- Pages
- 352
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- Open Library
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