Death of Ivan Ilyich, Family Happiness, The Kreutzer Sonata & Master and Man by David Magarshack, Leo Tolstoy

Death of Ivan Ilyich, Family Happiness, The Kreutzer Sonata & Master and Man

De Kleine Russische Bibliotheek

David Magarshack, Leo Tolstoy with Aylmer Maude (Translator), James Duff Duff (Translator)

304 pages first pub 1886 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Combining detailed physical description with perceptive psychological insight, Leo Tolstoy realistically sweeps aside the sham of surface appearances to lay bare man's intimates gestures, acts, and thoughts.

Community Reviews Summary of 162 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
dark 66%
sad 66%
emotional 41%
challenging 33%
tense 25%
inspiring 16%
adventurous 8%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.76

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