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verpissdich's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Translator's prose neither too dense not too colloquial.
The Grand Inquisitor section (Ivan's Peom) is very thought provoking.
Alyosha's character development after the death of father Zossima, or perhaps significant lack thereof, also thought provoking.
I found the recounting of Father Zossima's life through the narrator and Alyosha's recollection highly tedious, but nonetheless illuminating, especially in its parallels to Dmitri's transformation after his arrest. I also found it slightly difficult to get through Dmitri's interrogation while at the inn, and his presumed guilt is infuriating to read through although this is clearly intentional.
In general, an enjoyable examination of human nature.
The Grand Inquisitor section (Ivan's Peom) is very thought provoking.
In general, an enjoyable examination of human nature.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Terminal illness, Chronic illness, and Toxic relationship
minkkmuse's review against another edition
challenging
dark
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
love love love this book. dostoyevsky is an absolute master of the literary form: even in an english translation, his style is so palpable, so compelling. such a complex examination of morality, purpose, and meaning. beautifully overwhelming and complex, a heartbreaking story of the intricacies of the human soul.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Minor: Rape and Sexual violence
madelines_library's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is probably my favorite book of all time, meaning it is difficult for me to really elaborate on how worth-while of a read it is. It is wonderful, it is thoughtful, it is dark, it is demented, but by the end the reader should find themself inspired and hopeful for the future. In large part, it is a book about hope and coping with bleak and grim realities (while it was written, Dostoyevsky's son died, so you can see him grappling with grief and "unjust" loss during the work), and each character must find how they will best navigate life.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
Minor: Ableism, Antisemitism, and Rape
This book is great, but there are times in which you may find yourself struggling to get through passages regarding ableism and rape, as well as a section that was pretty antisemitic (and if you're particularly sensitive to the mistreatment of Poles, that is in here too). Also, a couple of major plot points/character development archs center around s*icide and plans around that for the future. Something to keep in mind when beginning the book.vulturetime's review against another edition
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Sexual assault and Domestic abuse
Minor: Antisemitism, Suicide, and Rape
Fyodor Karamazov marries a girl who's I believe 16 at the time. I don't quite remember the specifics but her life was miserable with him; there is one character who commits suicide; there is a character who was conceived out of rape.sigynmoon's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, Murder, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Animal cruelty, and Bullying
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
emilymayreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Rape
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