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Where Love Is, There God Is Also

Leo Tolstoy
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Where Love Is, There God Is Also

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2005

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Leo Tolstoy

Where Love Is, There God Is Also

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

48

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Russian Literature

Philosophy
Setting

19th century Russia

Topic
Philosophy

Religion & Spirituality

Special Occasions
Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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Super Short Summary

"Where Love Is, There God Is Also" by Leo Tolstoy follows a shoemaker who, after personal loss, searches for meaning and discovers spiritual fulfillment in acts of kindness and love. The story illustrates themes of faith, compassion, and divine presence in everyday life, emphasizing how one finds God through love and service to others.

Inspirational

Heartwarming

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.1

2,008 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Where Love Is, There God Is Also by Leo Tolstoy is praised for its profound exploration of faith and love, offering a simple yet impactful narrative that resonates with readers seeking spiritual insight. Some critics find its moralistic tone overly didactic, but most appreciate its heartfelt message and enduring relevance.

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Who Should Read Where Love Is, There God Is Also?

A thoughtful reader who appreciates moral and spiritual themes, similar to those in Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov or Eliot's Silas Marner, would enjoy Tolstoy's Where Love Is, There God Is Also. Ideal for those drawn to introspective tales of faith and redemption.

4.1

2,008 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

48

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Russian Literature

Philosophy
Setting

19th century Russia

Topic
Philosophy

Religion & Spirituality

Special Occasions
Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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