A review by aislinn_mcd_harrison
The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky

challenging reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

How do you rate the brothers Karamazov? It is likely the longest book I’ve read as an adult and covers both a huge amount and a tiny slice of a family’s life. I wish I had read a better translation as some parts were very clunky and odd. 
I was sceptical until the chapters “rebellion” and “the grand inquisitor”. From “Mitya” onward I was hooked, but I u der stand somewhat why the parts before were there. I read a review calling this maximalist literature and I definitely think that’s true but it was really an excellent experience and I am so glad I read it. It is my fathers favourite book and I made lots of notes and feel I understand both the book and my dad better in that context
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