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

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

3.75

Haunting depiction of dying, the fear and agony of such process and of death itself. It's not easy to read, and there's much to reflect on. I can't quite say I enjoyed it, but in ways I'm glad to have read it as it is thought provoking. 
However, watch out for the depressiveness this may evoke. 
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