Resurrection
Resurrection
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Russia • 1890s
2002
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Resurrection by Leo Tolstoy explores themes of redemption and social justice through the journey of a nobleman, Dmitri, seeking to atone for past wrongs. He confronts the consequences of his actions when he encounters Katerina, a woman affected by his earlier choices, prompting a transformative quest for personal and societal redemption.
Contemplative
Inspirational
Melancholic
Emotional
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Resurrection by Leo Tolstoy elicits varied responses. Positively, readers praise its profound moral and philosophical themes and compelling examination of redemption. Tolstoy's narrative prowess and vivid depictions of Russian society are commended. Conversely, some criticize its didactic tone and perceive it as less cohesive than Tolstoy’s acclaimed works like War and Peace.
Who Should Read Resurrection?
A reader captivated by moral and social challenges, who appreciates the depth of Russian literature and enjoyed Crime and Punishment by Dostoevsky, will find Resurrection by Leo Tolstoy compelling. It offers profound reflections on justice, redemption, and societal flaws akin to those explored in Anna Karenina.
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Novel • Fiction
Russia • 1890s
2002
Adult
18+ years
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