Diary of a Madman and Other Stories by Nikolai Gogol

Diary of a Madman and Other Stories

Nikolai Gogol

84 pages first pub 1835 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective medium-paced
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Hailed by Nabokov as "the greatest artist that Russia has yet produced," Nikolai Gogol (1809-1852) left his mark as a playwright, novelist, and writer of short stories. Gogol's works remain popular with both writers and readers, who prize his orig...

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Community Reviews Summary of 578 reviews

Moods

dark 54%
funny 54%
reflective 37%
mysterious 33%
sad 20%
tense 20%
challenging 16%
adventurous 12%
lighthearted 8%
emotional 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 32%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 31% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 26% | Yes: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.94

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