The Dream of a Ridiculous Man by Fyodor Dostoevsky

The Dream of a Ridiculous Man

Fyodor Dostoevsky

32 pages first pub 1877 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced
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A short story by Fyodor Dostoyevsky written in 1877. It begins with a man walking St. Petersburg's streets while musing upon how ridiculous his life is, as well as its distinct lack of meaning or purpose. This train of thought leads him to the ide...

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Moods

reflective 84%
dark 44%
emotional 38%
inspiring 28%
hopeful 27%
sad 25%
challenging 18%
mysterious 15%
tense 10%
adventurous 6%
informative 2%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 30%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 22% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | N/A: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%

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