The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky

The Idiot

Fyodor Dostoevsky

754 pages first pub 1869 (editions)

fiction classics challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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An introduction by Agnes Cardinal, Prince Myshkin returns to Russia from an asylum in Switzerland. As he becomes embroiled in the frantic amatory and financial intrigues which centre around a cast of brilliantly realised characters and which ultim...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,979 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
dark 60%
challenging 57%
emotional 46%
sad 34%
tense 33%
mysterious 20%
funny 18%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 5%
informative 3%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 18%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 34% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.02

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