A review by ilikemandos
The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

What a fascinating tale about a man trying to rationalise his illness and slow, painful death. I suppose many or most of us will inevitably share at least some of Ivan Ilyich’s unfortunate experience.