The Death of Ivan Ilych by Leo Tolstoy

The Death of Ivan Ilych

Leo Tolstoy with Kevin Gilhooley (Narrator)

2 hours, 12 minutes first pub 1886 (editions)

fiction classics literary dark reflective sad medium-paced

Description

The novella ‘The Death of Ivan Ilyich’ by Leo Tolstoy was published in 1886 and is considered a masterpiece of his late period fiction. It tells the story of a high-court judge in nineteenth century Russia. He lives a simple, carefree life with hi...

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Moods

reflective 83%
dark 69%
sad 55%
emotional 49%
challenging 25%
tense 16%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 3%
funny 2%
mysterious 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 30%
fast 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.97

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