Demons: A Novel in Three Parts by Fyodor Dostoevsky by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Demons: A Novel in Three Parts by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Fyodor Dostoevsky

769 pages • first pub 1872 (editions)

fiction classics dark reflective slow-paced
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Pyotr and Stavrogin are the leaders of a Russian revolutionary cell. Their aim is to overthrow the Tsar, destroy society, and seize power for themselves. Together they train terrorists who are willing to lay down their lives to accomplish their go...

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Moods

dark 91%
challenging 62%
reflective 60%
tense 47%
mysterious 34%
emotional 30%
sad 27%
funny 17%
informative 6%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 76%
medium 22%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 40% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 34% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

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4.21

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