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The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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pot_licious's review against another edition

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challenging dark reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

sebwhalley's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

deboc's review against another edition

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4.0

Top 5 books I have ever read in my life. Fascinating story line as it immerses you into the complex and superbly depicted psychology of the main character. All this while while touching upon practical philosophical issues regarding morals and ethics. Just a brilliant book and a very accessible start-point for Dostoevsky (compared to, for example, Brothers Karamasoz)

steyn0's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

gaksisreading's review against another edition

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reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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angelsrgorgeous's review against another edition

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5.0

Unbelievable. An absolute masterpiece. Just the right mix of meaningful characterization, heavy philosophy stacked behind the thin veil of a murder mystery, with adequate time and weight given to each philosophical consideration. I truly feel that I am unable to write a decent review after finishing the book today, but I can say that this book is one that I felt the need to immediately begin reading again the instant I closed the back cover.

I place this as one of the top 8 books I have ever read, one that has added to my self-definition, and one that I guarantee I will be returning to. It is almost unnerving at times how well Dostoyevsky folds the readers' most personal, intimate details into his characterizations. He has the ability to show you aspects of yourself in such a living, breathing manner that you can't help but be convinced of a need to change. It is beautiful.

Dostoyevsky, you truly have bewitched me. I can't wait to read his remaining works. I recommend this to anyone with an inclination toward philosophical consideration and with the patience to finish it.