An Honest Thief by Fyodor Dostoevsky

An Honest Thief

Fyodor Dostoevsky

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fiction short stories reflective medium-paced
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Fyodor Dostoyevsky "An Honest Thief" is an 1848 short story that famously tells the tale of Emelyan Ilyitch, the tragic drunk. It begins with our narrator conversing with Astafy Ivanovich, an aged soldier and temporary lodger. An unfortunate coat ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 88 reviews

Moods

sad 70%
reflective 52%
emotional 41%
dark 29%
tense 23%
challenging 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 13%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.32

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