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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.
Brendan Caulfield I think you're coming at it the wrong way. This isn't meant to be light reading; It's heavy-duty philosophy cloaked as a novel.

Each character is a per…moreI think you're coming at it the wrong way. This isn't meant to be light reading; It's heavy-duty philosophy cloaked as a novel.

Each character is a personification of an argument that duke it out in various ways throughout the book.

I found it to be one of the most pure insights into the human condition that I have ever read (besides Dostoyevsky's other books...) You might appreciate it more if you approach it in that light.

It also might not be what you're interested in which is fine too.(less)
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The Brothers Karamazov
by Fyodor Dostoevsky
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