Boyhood by Leo Tolstoy

78 pages first pub 1854 (editions)

fiction classics challenging emotional slow-paced

Description

In the 1850s Tolstoy also began his literary career with an autobiographical trilogy: Childhood, Boyhood, and Youth. This, the second novel in the trilogy, tells of the early part of his life, when he was living happily with his family in the coun...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
sad 50%
challenging 25%
lighthearted 25%
relaxing 25%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.51

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