Big Books of 2026
Cindy asked this question about The Brothers Karamazov:
I gave up on this book awhile ago because I disliked every single character and didn't care to find out what happened to them. I'm thinking about going back to it now because I don't like unfinished books. Will someone tell me if any likable characters show up? I'm not very far in and will probably have to start over (gah), but I need someone to like in this book.
R.C. Well, I personally liked Alyosha to death and found myself to be very fond of Dmitri. I liked Ivan a bit less at first but the more I read and the mor…moreWell, I personally liked Alyosha to death and found myself to be very fond of Dmitri. I liked Ivan a bit less at first but the more I read and the more I liked him. So I don't know, don't think you'll find Smerdyakov likeable haha. Though the characters should be relatable to some point. Anyways, it's a book that's really based on its characters, if you don't like them, or at least aren't interested in them, then, I think it'd be difficult to read it(less)
flag
More questions about The Brothers Karamazov…
Image for The Brothers Karamazov
The Brothers Karamazov
by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Rate this book
Clear rating
1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions

Learn more