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The Death of Ivan Ilych by Leo Tolstoy
challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

My favourite part was when Ivan Ilyich said 'its Ivan time' and Ivaned all over the place. 

It was a good read. I think a little repetitive at time, but it's Russian lit. I found that it was at its best right at the beginning, before we transition into Ivan's perspective, and right at the end, when the message presents itself most clearly. Live laugh love Gerasim, as well. He was a real one.