The Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol

The Overcoat

Nikolai Gogol

57 pages • first pub 1842 (editions)

fiction classics short stories dark funny reflective slow-paced

Description

The Overcoat which is generally acknowledged as the finest of Gogol's memorable Saint Petersburg stories, is a tale of the absurd and misplaced obsessions.

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Moods

dark 57%
reflective 49%
sad 41%
funny 36%
emotional 20%
mysterious 18%
adventurous 8%
challenging 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 5%
tense 4%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 39%
fast 38%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 35% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 27% | No: 24% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.98

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