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The Gambler by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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dark funny informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy

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challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

What a fascinating tale about a man trying to rationalise his illness and slow, painful death. I suppose many or most of us will inevitably share at least some of Ivan Ilyich’s unfortunate experience.

Murder Under The Mistletoe by Richard Coles

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dark funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Were I not familiar with the author, I would probably give this a lower score. I don’t quite know what to make of the story, but I’ll say I appreciate the insight into the English Christmas and, overall, reading the book was a pleasant experience.

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

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