88 pages • first pub 1886 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781600964336
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Waking Lion Press
Publication date: 30 July 2008
Description
By the time he dies, Ivan Ilych has come to understand the worthlessness of his life. Paradoxically, this elevates him above the common man, who avoids the reality of death and the effort it takes to make life worthwhile. In Tolstoy's own words, "...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,483 reviews
Moods
dark 69%
sad 55%
emotional 49%
challenging 24%
tense 16%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 3%
mysterious 3%
funny 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Terminal illness, Chronic illnessModerate
Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief
88 pages • first pub 1886 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781600964336
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Waking Lion Press
Publication date: 30 July 2008
Description
By the time he dies, Ivan Ilych has come to understand the worthlessness of his life. Paradoxically, this elevates him above the common man, who avoids the reality of death and the effort it takes to make life worthwhile. In Tolstoy's own words, "...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,483 reviews
Moods
dark 69%
sad 55%
emotional 49%
challenging 24%
tense 16%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 3%
mysterious 3%
funny 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Terminal illness, Chronic illnessModerate
Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief