Dead Souls (Dodo Press) by Nikolai Gogol, Nikolai Gogol

Dead Souls (Dodo Press)

Nikolai Gogol, Nikolai Gogol with J. Hogarth D. J. Hogarth (Translator)

384 pages • first pub 1842 (editions)

fiction classics funny reflective slow-paced

Description

Large format paper back for easy reading. Bizarre and amusing story which stands amongst the classics of Russian Literature

Community Reviews Summary of 2,871 reviews

Moods

funny 78%
reflective 42%
adventurous 32%
challenging 27%
dark 27%
lighthearted 18%
mysterious 17%
informative 8%
tense 5%
relaxing 4%
emotional 3%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%
sad 1%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 43%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.76

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