The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky

The Idiot

Fyodor Dostoevsky with Constance Garnett, Joseph Frank

578 pages • first pub 1869 (editions)

fiction classics challenging dark reflective slow-paced

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Moods

reflective 71%
challenging 57%
dark 56%
emotional 42%
sad 35%
tense 32%
funny 17%
mysterious 17%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 4%
informative 3%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 18%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 36% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.01

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