176 pages • first pub 1866 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781785996283
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arcturus Holdings Limited
Publication date: 10 March 1866
Description
In this dark and compelling short novel, Dostoevsky tells the story of Alexey Ivanovitch, a young tutor working in the household of an imperious Russian general. Alexey tries to break through the wall of the established order in Russia, but instea...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,931 reviews
Moods
dark 32%
tense 31%
funny 30%
emotional 20%
sad 18%
challenging 14%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 7%
lighthearted 6%
informative 4%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
AddictionModerate
Misogyny, Racial slurs, Terminal illnessMinor
Death
176 pages • first pub 1866 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781785996283
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arcturus Holdings Limited
Publication date: 10 March 1866
Description
In this dark and compelling short novel, Dostoevsky tells the story of Alexey Ivanovitch, a young tutor working in the household of an imperious Russian general. Alexey tries to break through the wall of the established order in Russia, but instea...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,931 reviews
Moods
dark 32%
tense 31%
funny 30%
emotional 20%
sad 18%
challenging 14%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 7%
lighthearted 6%
informative 4%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
AddictionModerate
Misogyny, Racial slurs, Terminal illnessMinor
Death