White Nights by Fyodor Dostoevsky

White Nights

Fyodor Dostoevsky

fiction classics romance emotional reflective sad fast-paced

52 pages | first published 1848

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St. Petersburg, its light, its houses and its avenues are the scene of this passionate novel. On one of those "white nights" that take place in the Russian city during the summer solstice season, a lonely and introverted young man tells how he acc...
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Summary of 3275 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%

Average rating

3.94

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