A review by katewhite77
The Death of Ivan Ilych by Leo Tolstoy

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I never knew Tolstoy could be  so readable.

The short novella packs so much in to a short page. It discusses the biggest philosophical question of all. Life and the meaning of it and in doing so warns against taking life for granted. 
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