A review by klarissam
The Death of Ivan Ilych by Leo Tolstoy

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book is a reflection on the stages of grief and acceptance as the main character's death is a very near reality. It takes the reader through the raw emotion and loneliness of a man who has lived a life of high status and fortune, but in the end he realizes that death comes even for Ivan Ilyich. This story emphasizes faith in God and shows that living a life of holiness is the thing that matters when someone is on their death bed.
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