Bobok by Fyodor Dostoevsky

22 pages first pub 1873 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

To begin with the smell. There were fifteen hearses, with palls varying in expensiveness; there were actually two catafalques. One was a general's and one some lady's. There were many mourners, a great deal of feigned mourning and a great deal of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 147 reviews

Moods

reflective 57%
funny 53%
dark 46%
mysterious 42%
lighthearted 17%
sad 14%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 3%
challenging 3%
emotional 3%
inspiring 3%
tense 3%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 32%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | Plot: 36% | A mix: 5% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 29% | No: 29% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.47

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