The Diary of a Madman and Other Stories: The Nose; The Carriage; The Overcoat; Taras Bulba by Andrew R. MacAndrew, Nikolai Gogol, Leon Stilman

The Diary of a Madman and Other Stories: The Nose; The Carriage; The Overcoat; Taras Bulba

Andrew R. MacAndrew, Nikolai Gogol, Leon Stilman

238 pages first pub 1835 (editions)

fiction classics short stories dark funny reflective medium-paced
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Using a special blend of comedy, social commentary, and fantasy, Nikolai Gogol helped to introduce a realistic literary movement that led to the writings of Tolstoy and Dostoyevsky. The works included in this volume were written during Gogol's mos...

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Community Reviews Summary of 37 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
challenging 50%
dark 25%
mysterious 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | N/A: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | N/A: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.9

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