Reviews

An Honest Thief by Fyodor Dostoevsky

gloomynomad's review against another edition

reflective sad fast-paced

3.5

The more I read Dostoevsky, the more I understand the hype 

howtobebooks's review

4.0

An easy listen, contrary to many of Dostoevsky's novels. The honest thief raises the question of whether it is fine to forgive or accept a lie in some circumstances especially when there are more important things to be worrying about.

Dostoevsky's short stories are always a joy to read and listen because of the power of his storytelling.

pluviophile04's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

_raavee's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The characters feel pretty stupid TBH and the storyline was not most interesting of all but it did make me want to finish the book, basically kept me curious...

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction

Moderate: Death

andredias's review

dark reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

 "An Honest Thief" by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a short story that delves into themes of morality, guilt, and redemption. The narrative follows a poor clerk who wrestles with his conscience after stealing money to help his family. Dostoevsky intricately explores the inner turmoil of the protagonist, exposing the complexities of human nature and the struggle between right and wrong. Through vivid characterization and insightful prose, he crafts a thought-provoking tale that leaves a lasting impression on the reader. "An Honest Thief" offers a profound exploration of the human condition within the constraints of its concise narrative, making it an interesting read. 

polpoletus's review against another edition

dark reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

ckrupiej's review against another edition

"- O Jean-Jacques Rousseau! Minha senhora, Jean-Jacques Rousseau não devia dizer uma coisa dessas, não tinha autoridade para isso, o Jean-Jacques Rousseau rejeitou os seus próprios filhos, minha senhora, o Jean-Jacques Rousseau era má pessoa, minha senhora!"

"Mas o senhor não podia deixar de conhecer o conteúdo desta carta, está aqui toda aquela triste história... Para quê o seu fingimento, não sei. Por enquanto, para mim, isso é uma coisa enigmática. Ainda não consigo penetrar a fundo na sua alma escura.O senhor desejava manter a superioridade sobre ela e conseguiu-o. Mas para quê? Para triunfar sobre uma miragem, sobre a imaginação perturbada de uma doente, para lhe provar que ela errava e que o senhor é menos pecador do que ela! E coneguiu o seu objectivo a última suspeita dela, esta ideia obessiva de uma mente a dissolver-se, era talvez a última queixa do seu coração despedaçado, a queixa contra a injusta sentença humana com que osenhor estava solidário. "Que mal tem o senhor ter-se apaixonado por mim?" Foi isso que ela quis dizer-lhe e provar-lhe. A sua vaidade, o seu egoísmo ciumento eram impiedosos. Adeus! Não precisa de me explicar nada! Mas tenha em conta que sei tudo, que o conheço bem, à transparência, não se esqueça disso!"

makragic's review against another edition

4.0

It tells a story about Astafy Ivanovitch, lonely man who decides to take in a lodger, an old soldier, on the insistence of his cook. It has insights about guilt and forgiveness, alongside the idea of misery and unjustice.

Overall nice read.

epictetus's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.0

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thenumber5's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

3.5