The Cossacks by Leo Tolstoy

The Cossacks

Leo Tolstoy

112 pages first pub 1863 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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He is considered one of the greatest novelists in any language in all of human history, but many of Leo Tolstoy's works remain obscure today. This short novel, first published in 1862, gives us Dmitiri Olenin: reluctant soldier and ne'er-do-well a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 340 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
adventurous 55%
emotional 37%
funny 16%
challenging 13%
inspiring 11%
sad 11%
informative 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%
dark 2%
hopeful 2%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 39%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.65

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