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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I don't read a lot of classics, but this one was suggested to me. It reminded me a bit of The Count of Monte Cristo - not in theme, but the fact that it is a sprawling, translated work about a man newly come to a new place and the complicated lives of those he interacts with.
This is an interesting story with fascinating themes: innocence, atheism, Russia, class, etc. I won't pretend I understood everything, but it gave me a lot to think about.
This was written in a bit of an experimental style which I don't think works for it here. There's some time jumps and we are casually informed of meaningful events long after they've happened. Some characters that have major effects on main characters just drop-off and disappear. I wanted an ending for them.
Not something I'd recommend if you're just getting into the classics, but still a fascinating read.
This is an interesting story with fascinating themes: innocence, atheism, Russia, class, etc. I won't pretend I understood everything, but it gave me a lot to think about.
This was written in a bit of an experimental style which I don't think works for it here. There's some time jumps and we are casually informed of meaningful events long after they've happened. Some characters that have major effects on main characters just drop-off and disappear. I wanted an ending for them.
Not something I'd recommend if you're just getting into the classics, but still a fascinating read.
Following the return of Prince Myshkin to Russian society, the book pitches themes of morality, inherent sin and the role of punishment within society. The ideal world promised, meets the reality of the corrupt world lived. The collision is devastating.
Not as good as his other novels, it's still a fine piece of writing that holds complex ideas with a graceful, skillful hand.
A christ-like figure meets the mirror of himself. Not an antichrist, but a man for whom the virtues lie twisted, malformed, warped within him.
And two loves wrestle in the heart of our poor Knight Myshkin. One drive to save those in peril and one the drive to join with another towards happiness. The selfless love and the self that desires to love.
I'd sooner you read Crime and Punishment. But if you find this book, don't dismiss it. Keep it until after his other works are read. And then, take a train journey. Start it there and carry it on while staying with friends in a city you visited as a child. It'll ring out beautifully.
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I enjoyed it so much. characters were very complicated and I understand it wasn't a love story and yet I was mad at Prince for being so indifferent to the feelings of others.
Let's be honest here.
They're all crazy. Every single one of them.
No normal or sane person would ever do half the things these people did. Myshkin just happened to be the duck out of water, the naive traveler caught up in events he had no business getting involved in.
That all being said, I did find Dostoyevsky to be far more palatable than Tolatoy. For the most part. There were a few moments.
I can't say I enjoyed this read per say. But I did like some of the points characters made. So I suppose that will have to do.
They're all crazy. Every single one of them.
No normal or sane person would ever do half the things these people did. Myshkin just happened to be the duck out of water, the naive traveler caught up in events he had no business getting involved in.
That all being said, I did find Dostoyevsky to be far more palatable than Tolatoy. For the most part. There were a few moments.
I can't say I enjoyed this read per say. But I did like some of the points characters made. So I suppose that will have to do.
challenging
dark
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Difficult book, I didn't like the switching focus from Fillipovna and Mysjkin to the Jepantsjins. Some really good bits of dialogue and philosophical thoughts.