Demons by Fyodor Dostoevsky

842 pages first pub 1872 (editions)

fiction classics dark reflective slow-paced
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A superb new translation of Dostoyevsky's chilling and prophetic novel of revolutionary fanaticism Pyotr and Stavrogin are the leaders of a Russian revolutionary cell. Their aim is to overthrow the Tsar, destroy society, and seize power for themse...

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Moods

dark 91%
challenging 61%
reflective 60%
tense 49%
mysterious 35%
emotional 32%
sad 28%
funny 18%
informative 5%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

slow 76%
medium 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 40% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 34% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.21

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