Notes from Underground: with White Nights, The Dreams of a Ridiculous Man, and selections from The House of the Dead by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Notes from Underground: with White Nights, The Dreams of a Ridiculous Man, and selections from The House of the Dead

Fyodor Dostoevsky with Andrew MacAndrew (Translator)

239 pages first pub 1877 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy challenging reflective slow-paced
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In this Signet Classic volume can be seen Dostoevsky's evolving outlook on man's fate. The works presented here were written at distinct periods in the author's life, at decisive philosophy and a religious answer. The characters are representative...

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Moods

dark 88%
reflective 73%
emotional 46%
sad 42%
challenging 30%
tense 30%
funny 15%
mysterious 15%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 26%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 21% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

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