A review by littlelines
The Red Laugh and the Abyss by Leonid Andreyev

challenging dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

I had to read this as an introduction to modernist lit in a class about the development of the novel. It’s easily one of my favorite pieces of assigned reading!  

Is it weird? Yes. Is it utterly plotless? Also yes. Is it fun to read? 1000%