Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Brothers Karamazov

Fyodor Dostoevsky with Andrew R. Macandrew (Translator), Konstantin Mochulsky

Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Brothers Karamazov

Fyodor Dostoevsky with Andrew R. Macandrew (Translator), Konstantin Mochulsky

fiction classics challenging dark reflective slow-paced

936 pages | first published 1879

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This turbulent story centers on the murder of Fyodor Pavlovitch Karamazov, a corrupt, loutish landowner, and the aftermath for his sons: the passionate Dmitri, the coldly intellectual Ivan, the spiritual Alexey, and the bastard Smerdyakov.
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Summary of 7577 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
challenging 73%
dark 60%
emotional 51%
tense 33%
mysterious 27%
sad 26%
inspiring 14%
funny 13%
hopeful 13%
adventurous 7%
informative 5%

Pace

slow 81%
medium 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.26

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