The Death of Ivan Ilyich (Annotated) (Paperback)

from paroof

This novella is a reflection on the meaning or purpose of life. I have no idea why I didn't read it sooner, I should have. It's beautifully written and easy to understand and doesn't even require much time. It's a fabulous introduction to Tolstoy, too. Highly recommended.

from Leann

WOW WOW WOW!!!!! What a masterpiece on death and dying!

from wanderlustlover

Summer 2018, Audiobook: I wanted to love this one more than I actually did end up loving it. It's hard to like Ivan Ilych, which I think is a large part of the point of this book. He makes a lot of not-great choices, which alienate him from everyone except coworkers, and doesn't really even eng...

from foof2you

Tolstoy's look at a man who is dying. We do not what has caused Ivan Ilyich long slide to death, yet we know what he thinks and feels about it.

from paroof

This novella is a reflection on the meaning or purpose of life. I have no idea why I didn't read it sooner, I should have. It's beautifully written and easy to understand and doesn't even require much time. It's a fabulous introduction to Tolstoy, too. Highly recommended.