The Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol

The Overcoat

Nikolai Gogol

88 pages first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction classics short stories dark funny reflective slow-paced

Description

Published as part of the Four Corners Familiars series, this beautiful edition of the great Russian author Nikolai Gogol's The Overcoat (a short story originally published in 1842) includes newly commissioned artwork from Sarah Dobai. This influen...

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Community Reviews Summary of 209 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
reflective 71%
sad 57%
funny 42%
emotional 28%
mysterious 28%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.94

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