The Idiot

De: Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Narrado por: Constantine Gregory

Prince Lyov Nikolayevitch Myshkin is one of the great characters in Russian literature. Is he a saint or just naïve? Is he an idealist or, as many in General Epanchin's society feel, an "idiot"? Certainly his return to St. Petersburg after years in a Swiss clinic has a dramatic effect on the beautiful Aglaia, youngest of the Epanchin daughters, and on the charismatic but willful Nastasya Filippovna. As he paints a vivid picture of Russian society, Dostoyevsky shows how principles conflict with emotions - with tragic results.

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The Idiot

This was translated very well. The narrator was superb. The characters are very interesting. And it is my 2nd favorite Dostoyevsky.

Strong Novel. Worth your time

The story is strong if occassionally tedius. However, the performance is wonderful. Take your time with it, though, as it is very dense (mostly in a good way).

Nastasya F. is a wonderful character to dissect and discuss, however the novel could use more of her.

Dostojewskis amazing education international history and literature and his knowledge of psychology

The length of the book, but that is his style and that if the 10 th century Russia

Could've been much shorter

I love Dostoevsky and this book has his classic style. I find it a bit of a filibuster. I think the same story could've been written with as much impact in half the length.

Good narration made me think of past unhealthy relationships

I kept slipping back into unhealthy relationships from the past. So glad to have found the right person but the idea of love and jealousy is so powerful in the story. Unknowingly needed a trigger warning.