Childhood by Leo Tolstoy

254 pages first pub 1852 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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The artistic work of Leo Tolstoy has been described as "nothing less than one tremendous diary kept for over fifty years." This particular "diary" begins with Tolstoy's first published work, which was written when he was only 23. A semi-autobiogra...

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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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