Childhood by Leo Tolstoy

240 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

3.55
based on 112 reviews

Moods

emotional: 60%

reflective: 60%

sad: 40%

lighthearted: 33%

relaxing: 20%

hopeful: 13%

dark: 6%

funny: 6%

inspiring: 6%

tense: 6%


Pace

20% of readers chose fast
33% of readers chose medium
46% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
20% of readers chose A mix
73% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

71% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

23% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
53% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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