The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky

The Brothers Karamazov

Fyodor Dostoevsky with Constance Garrett (Translator)

538 pages first pub 1879 (editions)

fiction classics challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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The Brothers Karamazov is the final novel by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky, first published in 1880. The plot of the novel revolves around the murder of perhaps one of the most despicable characters ever created, Fyodor Karamazov, the fath...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13,372 reviews

Moods

reflective 79%
challenging 73%
dark 62%
emotional 56%
tense 34%
sad 31%
mysterious 28%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 16%
funny 14%
adventurous 8%
informative 7%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 79%
medium 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 41% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.3

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