L'idiota by Fyodor Dostoevsky

L'idiota

Fyodor Dostoevsky with Vittorio Strada (Contributor), Alfredo Polledro (Translator)

612 pages first pub 1869 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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L'idiota by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a stimulating and deeply philosophical novel that will resonate with readers who appreciate complex explorations of the human condition, the struggle between morality and corruption, and the search for meaning and redemption in a world torn apart by greed and spiritual emptiness.

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4.03
based on 9,924 reviews

Moods

reflective: 71%

challenging: 59%

dark: 58%

emotional: 47%

sad: 37%

tense: 33%

funny: 18%

mysterious: 18%

inspiring: 6%

adventurous: 5%

hopeful: 3%

informative: 3%

lighthearted: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

1% of readers chose fast
21% of readers chose medium
76% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
24% of readers chose A mix
71% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

38% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

36% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

34% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
51% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

87% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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