Michael

Simply perfection in every use of the word. Dostoevsky is a genius and a master of literature.

Favourite characters:

1. Ivan - one of the most complex and interesting characters oat.

2. Alyosha- a Christlike, beautiful figure to love and look up to.

3. Mitya- a relatable, lustful character who wants to change but doesn’t have the strength to do so.

4. Father Zossima- a wise monk who serves as a mentor to Alyosha and to us as well.

5.a. Smerdyakov- a hateful bastard of Fyodor Pavlovitch (don’t want to say anymore without spoiling)

5.b. Kolya- an impressionable young boy who seeks to be respected, and needs a figure such as Alyosha in his life.

Top 5 books:

1. Pro and contra

2. Ivan

3. Epilogue

4. Alyosha

5. Mitya

Top 5 chapters:

1. Grand inquisitor

2. The Devil. Ivan’s nightmare

3. Rebellion

4. Ilyusha’s funeral

5. Cana of Galilee

Overall: this book is a 10/10 and is for sure my favourite novel of all time, and is currently my third favourite piece of fiction as well.

Ivan- #1 deuteragonist #2 character

Alyosha- #7 protagonist #11 character