Hadji Murad by Leo Tolstoy

Hadji Murad

Leo Tolstoy with Aylmer Maude (Translator)

192 pages first pub 1912 (editions)

fiction classics challenging emotional medium-paced
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In 1851 Leo Tolstoy enlisted in the Russian army and was sent to the Caucasus to help defeat the Chechens. During this war a great Avar chieftain, Hadji Mur d, broke with the Chechen leader Shamil and fled to the Russians for safety. Months later,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 535 reviews

Moods

adventurous 61%
reflective 52%
challenging 32%
emotional 32%
sad 32%
tense 32%
dark 23%
informative 17%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 29%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 24%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 25% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.69

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