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Publisher's Summary

The passionate Karamazov brothers spring to life, led by their lecherous father, who entertains himself by drinking, womanizing, and pitting his three sons against each other. The men have plenty to fight over, including the alluring Grushenka.
©2009 L.A. Theatre Works (P)2009 L.A. Theatre Works

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A dramatization of the original novel

What disappointed you about The Brothers Karamazov (Dramatized)?

Too fast, skipped over details

Would you ever listen to anything by Fyodor Dostoyevsky again?

Yes

What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Nothing

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Brothers Karamazov (Dramatized)?

None

Any additional comments?

Stick with the original version. This is a waste of money

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