317 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140449617
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 01 June 2008
Description
Here are some of Tolstoy's extraordinary short stories, from The Death of Ivan Ilyich. in a masterly new translation, to The Raid, The Wood-felling, Three Deaths, Polikushka, After the Ball, and The Forged Coupon, all gripping and eloquent lessons...
Community Reviews Summary of 626 reviews
Moods
dark 75%
emotional 62%
sad 51%
challenging 40%
tense 21%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 8%
funny 5%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Chronic illness, MisogynyModerate
War
317 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140449617
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 01 June 2008
Description
Here are some of Tolstoy's extraordinary short stories, from The Death of Ivan Ilyich. in a masterly new translation, to The Raid, The Wood-felling, Three Deaths, Polikushka, After the Ball, and The Forged Coupon, all gripping and eloquent lessons...
Community Reviews Summary of 626 reviews
Moods
dark 75%
emotional 62%
sad 51%
challenging 40%
tense 21%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 8%
funny 5%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Chronic illness, MisogynyModerate
War