Still a fascinating read. Maybe more so than when it was published. It tells us a lot about the  of Russia in the mid 19th century. 

So much of the book is concerned with psychology, especially mental ‘aberrations’ as the novel describes them. It seems every character is suffering. And so often they seem intent on self-harm. They work against their own interests and wishes. But often they just don’t seem to know what they want. So it’s still relevant in that way.

It’s a long book, sometimes hard work (The Grand Inquisitor I particularly struggled to fully absorb) it’s often thought provoking and quotable and mostly entertaining.

It’s a crazy ride!