The Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol

The Overcoat

Nikolai Gogol

57 pages • first pub 1842 (editions)

fiction classics short stories dark funny reflective slow-paced
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Description

The Overcoat which is generally acknowledged as the finest of Gogol's memorable Saint Petersburg stories, is a tale of the absurd and misplaced obsessions.

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Moods

dark 54%
reflective 48%
sad 46%
funny 35%
emotional 24%
mysterious 19%
challenging 10%
lighthearted 10%
tense 9%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
informative 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 33%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.98

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