The Kreutzer Sonata and Other Stories by Leo Tolstoy

The Kreutzer Sonata and Other Stories

Leo Tolstoy with David McDuff (Translator)

318 pages first pub 1889 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced
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A collection of some of Tolstoy's most powerful powerful stories The violent spiritual crisis in Tolstoy's life that inspired his last period of creativity produced the stories in this compelling and startling collection. They portray the multifac...

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Community Reviews Summary of 173 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
reflective 83%
emotional 58%
challenging 41%
sad 25%
tense 16%
funny 8%
mysterious 8%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 30%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | Plot: 12% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 44%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.63

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