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658 pages • first pub 1869 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199536399
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 August 2008
Description
The Idiot (1868), written under the appalling personal circumstances Dostoevsky endured while travelling in Europe, not only reveals the author's acute artistic sense and penetrating psychological insight, but also affords his most powerful indict...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,036 reviews
Moods
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
medium 18%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 34% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Murder, Alcoholism, DeathMinor
Death of parent, Antisemitism, Sexism
658 pages • first pub 1869 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199536399
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 August 2008
Description
The Idiot (1868), written under the appalling personal circumstances Dostoevsky endured while travelling in Europe, not only reveals the author's acute artistic sense and penetrating psychological insight, but also affords his most powerful indict...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,036 reviews
Moods
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
medium 18%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 34% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Murder, Alcoholism, DeathMinor
Death of parent, Antisemitism, Sexism