Gogol Nikolai : Diary of A Madman by Nikolai Gogol

Gogol Nikolai : Diary of A Madman

Nikolai Gogol

238 pages • first pub 1835 (editions)

fiction classics short stories dark funny reflective medium-paced

Description

Gogol's biting satirical comedy, first published in 1835, is an outrageous rant against the civil service and the class system of 19th century Russia. It combines realism with the fantastic and the absurd as one man struggles to be noticed by the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 191 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
dark 56%
sad 37%
tense 37%
challenging 31%
reflective 31%
lighthearted 25%
emotional 12%
mysterious 12%
adventurous 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

fast 73%
medium 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 30% | No: 30% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.78

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