The Power Of Darkness

author: Leo Tolstoy
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.48
book published: 1886
rating: 3
read at: 2020/02/13
date added: 2020/02/13
shelves: classics
review:
'The Power of Darkness' is a play by Leo Tolstoy. It was written in 1886 and forbidden to be produced until 1902, but like a lot of other banned things, it found a way to be seen and read.

The play centers around a well-off peasant in poor health. Questions about what happens to his farm and family when he is gone are discussed. There is also family to marry off, and many dark secrets.

The characters are well rounded and the whole thing feels like a real discussion. I found it interesting, but still a bit dry. That could be because it is a play manuscript and not a narrative.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Dover Publications and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.


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