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660 pages • first pub 1869 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451531520
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Signet Book
Publication date: 06 April 2010
Description
A classic by a Russian master
Prince Myshkin, the idiot, is an almost comically innocent Christ figure in a land of sinners, one whose faith in beauty contrasts sharply with that of his society's.Community Reviews Summary of 7,096 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
challenging 58%
emotional 46%
sad 34%
tense 33%
mysterious 19%
funny 18%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 5%
informative 3%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 19%
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: 42% | Yes: 34% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | 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, Sexism660 pages • first pub 1869 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451531520
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Signet Book
Publication date: 06 April 2010
Description
A classic by a Russian master
Prince Myshkin, the idiot, is an almost comically innocent Christ figure in a land of sinners, one whose faith in beauty contrasts sharply with that of his society's.Community Reviews Summary of 7,096 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
challenging 58%
emotional 46%
sad 34%
tense 33%
mysterious 19%
funny 18%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 5%
informative 3%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 19%
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: 42% | Yes: 34% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | 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