Childhood by Leo Tolstoy

164 pages first pub 1852 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Childhood is the first published novel by Leo Tolstoy, released under the initials L. N. in the November 1852 issue of the popular Russian literary journal The Contemporary. It is the first in a series of three novels and is followed by Boyhood an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews

Moods

emotional 63%
reflective 54%
sad 45%
lighthearted 27%
relaxing 18%
dark 9%
funny 9%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
tense 9%

Pace

slow 54%
fast 27%
medium 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.49

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