How Much Land Does A Man Need? by Leo Tolstoy

How Much Land Does A Man Need?

Penguin Little Black Classics #57

Leo Tolstoy

26 pages first pub 1886 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective fast-paced

Description

An elder sister came to visit her younger sister in the country. The elder was married to a tradesman in town, the younger to a peasant in the village. As the sisters sat over their tea talking, the elder began to boast of the advantages of town l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,142 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
dark 23%
inspiring 23%
emotional 15%
hopeful 12%
sad 12%
adventurous 10%
informative 9%
tense 8%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
lighthearted 5%
challenging 4%
funny 4%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 30%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 26% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 33% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.96

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