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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
This is a novella that can be read many times and still resonates.
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
lowk fire
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not a very cheery book, but very thought provoking. Well written and a good translation.
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A reflection on death. Can leave you felling quite down, but can also be seen as hopeful depending on how it's looked at.
dark
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I've read that some writers say that it's the most perfect novel ever written. What I can say is that, sometimes, I felt like dying with Ivan. I've spoke about this book an entire therapy session because of how important it was to me. It gave me hope and energy to cut all the bullshit from my life. I hope it can do as much for you.
the introduction in my copy was really good. if i remember i’ll come back and add who wrote it.
the story itself was concise and well written. surprisingly easy to read for an old russian guy. made me think about death so title is accurate!
i was going to give it 4 stars but for a “long short story” it really does well! super quick read, gives a good character sketch, and delivers some big questions and ideas
rating: a tentative 5 stars? subject to change
the story itself was concise and well written. surprisingly easy to read for an old russian guy. made me think about death so title is accurate!
i was going to give it 4 stars but for a “long short story” it really does well! super quick read, gives a good character sketch, and delivers some big questions and ideas
rating: a tentative 5 stars? subject to change
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
O que Proust fez em três mil páginas de Em Busca do Tempo Perdido, Tolstói fez em 80 em Ivan Ilitch, o que chega a ser irônico vindo de alguém que escreveu algo como Guerra e Paz.