The Kreutzer Sonata by Leo Tolstoy

Published 1889 · 86,918 words · about 8 hours at an average pace · Literary Fiction, Novella

How hard is The Kreutzer Sonata to read?

The Kreutzer Sonata scores 7.3 out of 10 for difficulty, making it very challenging.

  • Vocabulary complexity: 6.8 out of 10
  • Sentence structure: 7.2 out of 10
  • Abstract concepts: 8.2 out of 10
  • Information density: 7.0 out of 10

Literary standing

The Kreutzer Sonata holds a literary regard score of 8.6 out of 10 on ReadingRate, reflecting its canonical status, critical acclaim, and influence.

About the author

Leo Tolstoy