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The Brothers Karamazov
by Fyodor Dostoevsky, Fyodor Dostoevsky
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Wow, that was a damned long read! But after reviewing some bookmarks from early chapters, I realized just how good this novel really is and will likely re-read it one day.
Often incredibly verbose and repetitive, Dostoyevsky is a master of taking you into the mind of his characters, few, if any, of whom are lovable. Exploring those minds can be disturbing at times. Early 19th century Russia is an alien setting to modern readers, but his characters and themes are timeless.; Love, hate, redemption, madness, passion, spiritual and moral questioning, the human experience - it's all here. Does human nature ever really change?
Reading The Brothers Karamazov takes patience. Allow yourself to savor the prose. Ponder the message. Bookmark and re-read passages. If nothing else, it's a great exercise to build your attention span; it took me 5 months to get through, not including a 7 month break, but I'm glad I came back and finished it.
Often incredibly verbose and repetitive, Dostoyevsky is a master of taking you into the mind of his characters, few, if any, of whom are lovable. Exploring those minds can be disturbing at times. Early 19th century Russia is an alien setting to modern readers, but his characters and themes are timeless.; Love, hate, redemption, madness, passion, spiritual and moral questioning, the human experience - it's all here. Does human nature ever really change?
Reading The Brothers Karamazov takes patience. Allow yourself to savor the prose. Ponder the message. Bookmark and re-read passages. If nothing else, it's a great exercise to build your attention span; it took me 5 months to get through, not including a 7 month break, but I'm glad I came back and finished it.