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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Kleine Groteske über Bürokraten und Besitz. "Aufzeichnungen eines Wahnsinnigen" gefiel mir besser in seiner Eindeutigkeit.
«Akàkij Akàkievič fu portato via e sepolto. E Pietroburgo rimase senza Akàkij Akàkievič, come se egli non fosse stato mai, né quaggiù né in nessun mondo.»
dark
funny
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
3.25 stars.
my first nikolai gogol book !!
definitely think this is a great book to start with. not too long, but not too short either, perfect for understanding whether or not gogol is an author youd enjoy reading more from or not.
my first nikolai gogol book !!
definitely think this is a great book to start with. not too long, but not too short either, perfect for understanding whether or not gogol is an author youd enjoy reading more from or not.
an interesting read for sure, i kinda got what it was supposed to mean but could've been better
Today, The Overcoat still feels incredibly topical as a searing indictment of late-stage capitalism; which I adore coming from a 19th century short story. In a world where people are often valued more for what they produce or their social status than for who they are, Gogol’s tale warns of the spiritual toll exacted by systems that dehumanize.
The ghost of Akaky is a powerful metaphor for those whose quiet suffering goes unnoticed, become erased by indifferent institutions. Gogol’s vision remains disturbingly relevant, a reminder that if society continues to prize hierarchy and output over empathy and humanity, we risk becoming ghosts ourselves.
The ghost of Akaky is a powerful metaphor for those whose quiet suffering goes unnoticed, become erased by indifferent institutions. Gogol’s vision remains disturbingly relevant, a reminder that if society continues to prize hierarchy and output over empathy and humanity, we risk becoming ghosts ourselves.
I really enjoyed my second outing with Nikolai Gogol, having read [b:The Nose|22849249|The Nose|Nikolai Gogol|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1406894725l/22849249._SY75_.jpg|1265588] yesterday for my daily short story.
Compared to The Nose, this story is a lot less surreal and focuses on the life and death of Akaky Akakievich. A man who's simple, but content, life is thrown into disarray when the time comes to replace his coat.
My favourite line, from right at the start of his life, was: "They christened the child, whereat he wept and made a grimace, as though he foresaw that he was to be a titular councillor."
(Found here: http://www.feedbooks.com/book/538/the-cloak)
Compared to The Nose, this story is a lot less surreal and focuses on the life and death of Akaky Akakievich. A man who's simple, but content, life is thrown into disarray when the time comes to replace his coat.
My favourite line, from right at the start of his life, was: "They christened the child, whereat he wept and made a grimace, as though he foresaw that he was to be a titular councillor."
(Found here: http://www.feedbooks.com/book/538/the-cloak)