fiction classics dark reflective slow-paced

842 pages | first published 1872

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A superb new translation of Dostoyevsky's chilling and prophetic novel of revolutionary fanaticism Pyotr and Stavrogin are the leaders of a Russian revolutionary cell. Their aim is to overthrow the Tsar, destroy society, and seize power for themse...
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Summary of 1104 reviews

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%

Average rating

4.2

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