The Death of Ivan Ilych by Leo Tolstoy

The Death of Ivan Ilych

Leo Tolstoy with Ian Dreiblatt (Translator)

106 pages first pub 1886 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

There is no explanation. Written eight years after the publication of Anna Karenina--a time during which, despite the global success of his novels, Leo Tolstoy renounced fiction in favor of religious and philosophical tracts--The Death of Ivan Ily...

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Moods

reflective 85%
dark 69%
sad 54%
emotional 47%
challenging 24%
tense 15%
inspiring 6%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
mysterious 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 39%
slow 35%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.97

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