The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy

The Death of Ivan Ilyich

Leo Tolstoy with Aylmer Maude (Translator), Louise Maude (Translator)

104 pages first pub 1886 (editions)

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Leo Tolstoy's novella, The Death of Ivan Ilyich, is arguably the most famous of his shorter works. Published in 1886, it was universally hailed as a masterpiece, a clear-eyed account of Society, societal deceit, family politics and of the almost u...

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Moods

reflective 82%
dark 70%
sad 57%
emotional 49%
challenging 23%
tense 16%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 3%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 30%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

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3.98

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