Uncle's Dream by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Uncle's Dream

Fyodor Dostoevsky with Frederick James Whishaw (Translator), Frederick James Whishaw (Translator)

140 pages first pub 1859 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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First published in 1859, this novella by Russian writer Fyodor Dostoyevsky is laced with deceit and greed. Maria and her daughter Zina decide to deceive an elderly and senile prince who comes to visit their town. The mother attempts to manipulate ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 36 reviews

Moods

emotional 55%
funny 55%
reflective 44%
tense 44%
lighthearted 22%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 11%
mysterious 11%
sad 11%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 33%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.7

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