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orange_range's review against another edition
challenging
funny
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
livelaughliterature's review against another edition
3.0
dostoyevsky really hates everything and everyone
millsjeff's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
ryanstill2's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Fantastic read. Slow but fascinating in the exploration of the Prince and his retinue.
shannonprewett's review
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
- 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
1.0
nikavalentina's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
annalise_0729's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This book is undoubtedly worth the read. It is not especially easy to get through. The story is very complex, and the characters are all so beautifully developed and intertwined. This is, at its core, an examination of human nature and the foundational ideas each character uses to inform their worldviews. The whole story is captivating in its complexity, especially when directly contrasted to the Prince’s simplicity. The discussions on religion particularly struck me (especially surrounding the painting of Christ), as well as Ippolit’s Explaination. And, of course, the striking end.
The more I think about it, this really does rival Crime and Punishment, though I think C&P ultimately comes out on top for me. Still, this undoubtedly deserves its position as one of the best, especially with the Pevear and Volokhonsky translation.
The more I think about it, this really does rival Crime and Punishment, though I think C&P ultimately comes out on top for me. Still, this undoubtedly deserves its position as one of the best, especially with the Pevear and Volokhonsky translation.