A Nervous Breakdown by Anton Chekhov

A Nervous Breakdown

Anton Chekhov with Ronald Wilks (Translator)

104 pages • first pub 1895 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective sad slow-paced
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"I did have hallucinations, but did they harm anyone? Who did they harm, that's what I'd like to know 'From the supreme artist of the short story, three disturbing tales of supernatural hallucinations, hysterical obsession and moral decay.One of 4...

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Moods

reflective 73%
dark 71%
sad 31%
emotional 24%
mysterious 22%
challenging 17%
tense 17%
funny 12%
lighthearted 5%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 36%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 16% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 31% | No: 13% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.59

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