The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky

The Brothers Karamazov

Fyodor Dostoevsky with David McDuff (Translator), Luke Thompson (Narrator)

43 hours, 6 minutes • first pub 1879 (editions)

fiction classics challenging dark reflective slow-paced

Description

This Penguin Classic is performed by Luke Thompson, best known for his role in the hit Netflix drama Bridgerton. This definitive recording includes an introduction by David McDuff.  The murder of brutal landowner Fyodor Karamazov changes the lives...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,044 reviews

Moods

reflective 79%
challenging 73%
dark 60%
emotional 52%
tense 33%
mysterious 28%
sad 26%
inspiring 15%
funny 13%
hopeful 12%
adventurous 6%
informative 6%

Pace

slow 81%
medium 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 39% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.27

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