to_mads 's review for:

The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky

5.0

challenging hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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 "I find to my amazement that the more I love mankind as a whole, the less I love man in particular."

When people say this is the best book you'll ever read, they aren't kidding. The Brothers Karamazov is highly psychological, introducing us to the philosophically diverse cast of brothers. Life is reflected in the eyes of various characters, and when you hear, "read The Brothers Karamazov multiple times through your life," I truly hope you do. It is a gift to read this book once, but a blessing to read this novel multiple times and come to understand each character in their entirety and beauty.