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

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

5.0

A beautiful work focusing on the meaning of life and death. The main characters introspection of whether he lived a good life is something everyone can relate to, and this should be required reading to make sure no one makes the same mistake as the main character in this book.
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