The Petty Demon by Fyodor Sologub, Samuel D. Cioran

The Petty Demon

Fyodor Sologub, Samuel D. Cioran

352 pages first pub 1905 (editions)

fiction classics dark reflective slow-paced
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The Petty Demon is one of the funniest Russian novels. It is also the most decadent of the great Russian classics, replete with naked boys, sinuous girls, and a strange mixture of beauty and perversity. The main hero, Peredonov, is as comical as h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 140 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 90%
funny 50%
challenging 20%
mysterious 20%
emotional 10%
reflective 10%
relaxing 10%
sad 10%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.92

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