White Nights by Fyodor Dostoevsky

White Nights

Fyodor Dostoevsky

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128 pages | first published 1848

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White Nights, is a short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky that was published in 1848. Set in St. Petersburg, this is the story of a young man fighting his inner restlessness. A light and tender narrative, it delves into the torment and guilt of unrequit...
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Summary of 3267 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
lighthearted 14%
dark 12%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 10%
mysterious 8%
challenging 6%
funny 4%
tense 3%
adventurous 2%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 31%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 12% | N/A: 5%

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3.94

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