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king_macbeth_of_mtsensk's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
finnuca's review against another edition
5.0
„Er begreift, dass das der Tod ist; aber auch darüber grämt er sich nicht im Geringsten. Er erinnert sich daran, dass Nikita unter ihm liegt und warm geworden ist und lebt, und es kommt ihm vor, als wäre er selbst Nikita, und Nikita er selbst. […]
Er denkt an sein Geld, an seinen Laden, an sein Haus, seine Einkäufe und Verkäufe und an Mironows Millionen, und es wird ihm schwer, zu begreifen, warum dieser Mensch, der Wasilij Brechunow hieß, sich mit all den Dingen beschäftigt hat, die er für seinen Beruf hielt. Nun, er hat eben nicht gewusst, worauf es ankommt.“
Er denkt an sein Geld, an seinen Laden, an sein Haus, seine Einkäufe und Verkäufe und an Mironows Millionen, und es wird ihm schwer, zu begreifen, warum dieser Mensch, der Wasilij Brechunow hieß, sich mit all den Dingen beschäftigt hat, die er für seinen Beruf hielt. Nun, er hat eben nicht gewusst, worauf es ankommt.“
idicalini's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I enjoyed this story! A good entry point into Tolstoy, a small book that shows how well Tolstoy was able to set the scene and the mood with few words.
lsmith96's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
estifanos's review against another edition
3.0
The story raises important questions about the nature of responsibility, the value of life, and the choices we make in the face of adversity.
However, it falls short in terms of character development, pacing, and the execution of its moral message.
The story's emotional depth is constrained by
the characters' rather superficial personalities.
Moreover, there was not enough depth to the
conversation that led me to think deeply.
3⭐
However, it falls short in terms of character development, pacing, and the execution of its moral message.
The story's emotional depth is constrained by
the characters' rather superficial personalities.
Moreover, there was not enough depth to the
conversation that led me to think deeply.
3⭐
kassandrik's review against another edition
5.0
Рейтинг: 5. Как же вовремя я читаю эти произведения, одно за одним. Скрудж Диккенса, а теперь Брехунов Толстого возвращают веру в спасение души, в обретение человечности. Если первый находит это при жизни, то второй - на пороге смерти. Скрудж ощущает чувство радости дарения и заботы о ближнем, ощущает эту радость внутри; Брехунов так же находит тепло внутри себя и то благое чувство заботы о ближнем, свободы отречения от материального. Толстой просто мастерски описывает вознесение души хозяина, его эмоции и внутренние переживания, а также последние слова о смерти в рассказе настолько сильны, что оставляют очень глубокое впечатление.
Жизнь коротка, живите с добром в сердце!
Жизнь коротка, живите с добром в сердце!
stardustpelin's review against another edition
1.0
Hava soğuk, birileri ölüyor. Fantastik okumaya dönme zamanı💅
wuthrinheights's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A reread, but the ending still surprised me because it's been years since I first read it.
Rory Gilmore was right when she said Tolstoy wrote for the masses. His works are easily digested, even for a Russian (which I often find a bit difficult to read).
Master and Man was short but thought-provoking. It touches on life and death, being rich and poor, and it makes you think about what your choices will be when you're stuck in nature's bad moods and you're all alone in the night.
Rory Gilmore was right when she said Tolstoy wrote for the masses. His works are easily digested, even for a Russian (which I often find a bit difficult to read).
Master and Man was short but thought-provoking. It touches on life and death, being rich and poor, and it makes you think about what your choices will be when you're stuck in nature's bad moods and you're all alone in the night.