The Dream Of A Ridiculous Man by Fyodor Dostoevsky

The Dream Of A Ridiculous Man

Fyodor Dostoevsky

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced

32 pages | first published 1877

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A short story by Fyodor Dostoyevsky written in 1877. It begins with a man walking St. Petersburg's streets while musing upon how ridiculous his life is, as well as its distinct lack of meaning or purpose. This train of thought leads him to the ide...
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Moods

reflective 80%
dark 41%
emotional 38%
sad 35%
hopeful 28%
challenging 20%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 11%
tense 8%
funny 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 49%
medium 27%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.03

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