Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Notes from Underground

Fyodor Dostoevsky

96 pages • first pub 1864 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy reflective slow-paced

Description

Notes from Underground is considered one of Dostoyevsky's most powerful and original stories and marks the starting point of his literary maturity.

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Moods

reflective 81%
dark 73%
challenging 48%
emotional 27%
sad 26%
tense 23%
funny 15%
mysterious 10%
informative 4%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 36%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 5% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.99

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