A review by kristauhh
The Death of Ivan Ilyich & Other Stories by Leo Tolstoy

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

this was my introduction to tolstoy and i loved it!!

my favourite was the kreutzer sonata - incredibly written madness and jealousy leading up to the murder. i really liked the train setting.

the death of ivan ilyich had such good description of grief and despair and guilt.

in general, the way leo writes emotion is outstanding and i definitely want to read more.