The Dream of a Ridiculous Man by Fyodor Dostoevsky

The Dream of a Ridiculous Man

Fyodor Dostoevsky

26 pages first pub 1877 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

A short story by Fyodor Dostoyevsky written in 1877. It begins with a man walking St. Petersburg's streets while musing upon how ridiculous his life is, as well as its distinct lack of meaning or purpose. This train of thought leads him to the ide...

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Moods

reflective 82%
dark 42%
emotional 38%
sad 30%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 25%
challenging 17%
mysterious 14%
tense 12%
adventurous 6%
informative 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 31%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 33% | No: 22% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.04

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