Diary of a Madman and Other Stories by Nikolai Gogol

Diary of a Madman and Other Stories

Nikolai Gogol with Andrew MacAndrew

80 pages first pub 1835 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective medium-paced
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Hailed by Nabokov as "the greatest artist that Russia has yet produced," Nikolai Gogol (1809-1852) left his mark as a playwright, novelist, and writer of short stories. Gogol's works remain popular with both writers and readers, who prize his orig...

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Community Reviews

3.96
based on 820 reviews

Moods

funny: 52%

dark: 47%

reflective: 38%

mysterious: 27%

sad: 19%

adventurous: 16%

tense: 16%

challenging: 13%

lighthearted: 13%

emotional: 5%

informative: 2%

inspiring: 2%

relaxing: 2%


Pace

37% of readers chose fast
48% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
22% of readers chose A mix
70% of readers chose Character
3% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

22% of readers chose Yes
48% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
44% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

18% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
59% of readers chose No
14% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

73% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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