The Best Short Stories of Fyodor Dostoevsky by Fyodor Dostoevsky

The Best Short Stories of Fyodor Dostoevsky

Fyodor Dostoevsky

290 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

This collection -- unique to the Modern Library -- gathers seven of Dostoevsky's key works, including his most famous story, Notes from Underground. Presented in chronological order, in David Magarshack's important translation.

Community Reviews Summary of 126 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
emotional 75%
reflective 75%
sad 50%
funny 25%
inspiring 25%
challenging 12%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 12%
tense 12%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.89

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