Demons: A Novel in Three Parts by Fyodor Dostoevsky by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Demons: A Novel in Three Parts by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Fyodor Dostoevsky

fiction classics dark reflective slow-paced

769 pages | first published 1872

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Pyotr and Stavrogin are the leaders of a Russian revolutionary cell. Their aim is to overthrow the Tsar, destroy society, and seize power for themselves. Together they train terrorists who are willing to lay down their lives to accomplish their go...
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Moods

dark 88%
challenging 59%
reflective 59%
tense 40%
mysterious 30%
sad 28%
emotional 22%
funny 15%
informative 7%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 86%
medium 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 35% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

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4.19

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