Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Notes from Underground

Fyodor Dostoevsky with Andrew R. Macandrew (Translator)

256 pages • first pub 1864 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy reflective slow-paced
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A collection of powerful stories by one of the masters of Russian literature, illustrating Fyodor Dostoyevsky's thoughts on political philosophy, religion and above all, humanity.From the primitive peasant who kills without understanding that he i...

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Moods

reflective 81%
dark 73%
challenging 49%
emotional 27%
sad 27%
tense 24%
funny 15%
mysterious 11%
informative 5%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 38%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 5% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.99

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