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A review by chrys_marin
The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky
4.0
A classic for a reason, although very dense and hard to get through at times, "The Brothers Karamazov" by Dostoyevsky deserves its title as a masterpiece. The narrative, the moral subtleties, as well as the not so subtle political and religious messages, and its complicated characters make "The Brothers Karamazov" a novel that transcends time and nationality. Although some of Dostoyevsky's messages might be lost if the reader does not know the context (19th century Russia), and hence its full richness not completely appreciated, the core messages about good and evil still get through and make it worth the read.
I must admit that although I enjoyed the novel as a whole, reading it was almost torturous at times: the way is written is anything but straightforward. However, I could not avoid falling in love with Alyosha's character, the younger of the brothers and a "hero" of sorts of the story, as well as being intrigued by the murder that drives the plot. Overall, a book that is best enjoyed if read slowly and not in one sitting; it is worth digesting it slowly so it can be fully appreciated.
I must admit that although I enjoyed the novel as a whole, reading it was almost torturous at times: the way is written is anything but straightforward. However, I could not avoid falling in love with Alyosha's character, the younger of the brothers and a "hero" of sorts of the story, as well as being intrigued by the murder that drives the plot. Overall, a book that is best enjoyed if read slowly and not in one sitting; it is worth digesting it slowly so it can be fully appreciated.