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The Captain's Daughter
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Book Brief
192
Novel • Fiction
Russia • 1770s
1836
Adult
16-18 years
Super Short Summary
Set during Pugachev's Rebellion of the 1770s, Alexander Pushkin’s historical novel The Captain's Daughter tells the story of seventeen-year-old Pyotr Andreyich Grinyov who joins the Russian Imperial Army to fight against insurgents, gets caught in a conflict of loyalty, and falls in love with Masha, the captain’s daughter, all while navigating treacherous circumstances and personal rivalries.
Romantic
Inspirational
Bittersweet
Melancholic
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
25,310 ratings
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Review Roundup
The Captain's Daughter by Alexander Pushkin is praised for its rich historical backdrop and compelling narrative. Readers appreciate the vivid characterizations and the seamless integration of romance and drama. However, some find the pacing uneven and the plot occasionally predictable. Overall, it is regarded as a captivating classic with profound historical insights.
Who Should Read The Captain's Daughter?
A reader who enjoys historic fiction, Russian literature, and tales of honor and rebellion will appreciate Alexander Pushkin's The Captain's Daughter. Those who liked War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy or Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak will find this vivid depiction of 18th-century Russia compelling and engaging.
25,310 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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192
Novel • Fiction
Russia • 1770s
1836
Adult
16-18 years
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