The Diary of a Madman and Other Stories by Nikolai Gogol

The Diary of a Madman and Other Stories

Nikolai Gogol with Andrew R. MacAndrew, Priscilla Meyer

231 pages first pub 1835 (editions)

fiction classics short stories dark funny reflective medium-paced
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Using a special blend of comedy, social commentary, and fantasy, Nikolai Gogol helped to introduce a realistic literary movement that led to the writings of Tolstoy and Dostoyevsky. The works included in this volume were written during Gogol's mos...

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Community Reviews

3.79
based on 48 reviews

Moods

funny: 75%

challenging: 50%

dark: 25%

mysterious: 25%

reflective: 25%


Pace

50% of readers chose medium
50% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

66% of readers chose A mix
33% of readers chose N/A
A mix
N/A

Strong character development?

66% of readers chose No
33% of readers chose N/A
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

33% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
33% of readers chose N/A
Complicated
No
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Diverse cast of characters?

66% of readers chose No
33% of readers chose N/A
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

33% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

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