Записки сумасшедшего by Nikolai Gogol

Записки сумасшедшего

Nikolai Gogol

58 minutes first pub 1835 (editions) user-added

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Readers who appreciate a captivating and darkly comedic exploration of the human condition, particularly those interested in themes of mental health, existentialism, and social satire, will find Записки сумасшедшего by Nikolai Gogol to be a hauntingly relatable and introspective journey into the mind of a struggling protagonist.

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A strange occurrence has taken place to-day. I got up fairly late, and when Mawra brought me my clean boots, I asked her how late it was. When I heard it had long struck ten, I dressed as quickly as possible.To tell the truth, I would rather not h...

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Community Reviews

3.75
based on 423 reviews

Moods

funny: 74%

dark: 48%

reflective: 37%

sad: 34%

tense: 23%

emotional: 16%

challenging: 11%

lighthearted: 11%

mysterious: 9%

adventurous: 4%

relaxing: 4%


Pace

71% of readers chose fast
28% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose A mix
91% of readers chose Character
2% of readers chose N/A
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

40% of readers chose Yes
45% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
45% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

5% of readers chose Complicated
79% of readers chose No
14% of readers chose N/A
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

78% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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