Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Notes from Underground

Fyodor Dostoevsky with Andrew R. Macandrew (Translator)

256 pages • first pub 1864 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy reflective slow-paced

Description

A collection of powerful stories by one of the masters of Russian literature, illustrating Fyodor Dostoyevsky's thoughts on political philosophy, religion and above all, humanity.From the primitive peasant who kills without understanding that he i...

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Moods

reflective 82%
dark 72%
challenging 49%
emotional 25%
sad 25%
tense 23%
funny 16%
mysterious 8%
informative 4%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 36%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.98

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