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776 pages • first pub 1872 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375411229
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Everyman's Library
Publication date: 24 October 2000
Description
Set in mid 19th-century Russia, Demons examines the effect of a charismatic but unscrupulous self-styled revolutionary leader on a group of credulous followers.Inspired by the true story of a political murder that horrified Russians in 1869, Fyodo...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,093 reviews
Moods
challenging 62%
reflective 60%
tense 47%
mysterious 34%
emotional 30%
sad 27%
funny 17%
informative 6%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
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%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Murder, Gun violenceModerate
Domestic abuse, Death, InfidelityMinor
Pregnancy, Child death, Antisemitism
776 pages • first pub 1872 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375411229
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Everyman's Library
Publication date: 24 October 2000
Description
Set in mid 19th-century Russia, Demons examines the effect of a charismatic but unscrupulous self-styled revolutionary leader on a group of credulous followers.Inspired by the true story of a political murder that horrified Russians in 1869, Fyodo...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,093 reviews
Moods
challenging 62%
reflective 60%
tense 47%
mysterious 34%
emotional 30%
sad 27%
funny 17%
informative 6%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
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%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Murder, Gun violenceModerate
Domestic abuse, Death, InfidelityMinor
Pregnancy, Child death, Antisemitism