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352 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847496669
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Alma Books
Publication date: 28 May 2019
Description
The House of the Dead recounts the story of Alexander Goryanchikov, a gentleman who is sent to a prison colony in Siberia for killing his wife. Largely ignored at first by his fellow inmates due to his noble blood, he gradually settles in and beco...
Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
reflective 66%
emotional 55%
funny 22%
tense 22%
adventurous 11%
informative 11%
lighthearted 11%
mysterious 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%
Pace
medium 22%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 42%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
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352 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847496669
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Alma Books
Publication date: 28 May 2019
Description
The House of the Dead recounts the story of Alexander Goryanchikov, a gentleman who is sent to a prison colony in Siberia for killing his wife. Largely ignored at first by his fellow inmates due to his noble blood, he gradually settles in and beco...
Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
reflective 66%
emotional 55%
funny 22%
tense 22%
adventurous 11%
informative 11%
lighthearted 11%
mysterious 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%
Pace
medium 22%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 42%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.