The Double by Fyodor Dostoevsky

The Double

Fyodor Dostoevsky

170 pages first pub 1846 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging dark tense fast-paced
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This novella, first published in 1846, deals with the internal struggle of its main character, "our hero" Yakov Petrovich Golyadkin (which means "naked" or "insignificant.") The narrator depicts a man whose life and reputation are threatened by th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,889 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
mysterious 61%
tense 47%
challenging 44%
reflective 37%
emotional 23%
sad 23%
funny 21%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 35%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 38% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.5

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