The Best Short Stories of Fyodor Dostoevsky by Fyodor Dostoevsky

The Best Short Stories of Fyodor Dostoevsky

Fyodor Dostoevsky with David Magarshack (Translator)

320 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

This collection, unique to the Modern Library, gathers seven of Dostoevsky's key works and shows him to be equally adept at the short story as with the novel. Exploring many of the same themes as in his longer works, these small masterpieces move ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 156 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
reflective 81%
emotional 63%
sad 54%
challenging 27%
funny 27%
inspiring 18%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 9%
tense 9%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 10% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 20% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 33% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.89

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