The Night Before Christmas: "Or The Night of Christmas Eve" by Nikolai Gogol

The Night Before Christmas: "Or The Night of Christmas Eve"

Nikolai Gogol with Constance Garnett (Translator)

102 pages first pub 1832 (editions)

fiction classics literary funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

One snowy night, Solokha, a witch, steals the stars and the Devil takes the moon, leaving the townspeople of Dikanka in pitch darkness. The Devil has orchestrated this because he is upset with the town blacksmith, Vakula, who paints religious pict...

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Community Reviews Summary of 304 reviews

Moods

funny 70%
lighthearted 60%
adventurous 36%
mysterious 36%
dark 13%
relaxing 13%
reflective 10%
challenging 3%
hopeful 3%

Pace

fast 83%
medium 12%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 68% | A mix: 24% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.42

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