Dostoevsky’s novels can seem intimidating at first, but they are deeply rewarding when read with care. This group is for anyone who wants to explore his works—whether you’re approaching them for the first time or returning with fresh eyes. You don’t need prior experience, only curiosity and a willingness to reflect on his ideas with others.
We’ll follow a chapter-a-week schedule, with discussion posts every Thursday at 7 PM EDT. This slower pace will help us absorb the novels’ complexity and make the conversations more meaningful. My hope is to create a space where thoughtful readers can exchange ideas and bring new perspectives to these timeless works.
About the Author: Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (1821–1881) was a Russian novelist whose works—including Crime and Punishment, The Brothers Karamazov, and The Idiot—explore morality, faith, and the depths of the human psyche. His own life—marked by a mock execution, years in a Siberian prison camp, struggles with gambling, and epilepsy—deeply influenced his writing. Considered a pioneer of psychological fiction, his influence reaches from philosophers like Nietzsche to modern novelists.
I look forward to making like-minded friends. Please consider introducing yourself and sharing what drew you to Karamazov Library. Feel free to message me directly if you’d like to chat or have questions.
Dostoevsky’s novels can seem intimidating at first, but they are deeply rewarding when read with care. This group is for anyone who wants to explore his works—whether you’re approaching them for the first time or returning with fresh eyes. You don’t need prior experience, only curiosity and a willingness to reflect on his ideas with others.
We’ll follow a chapter-a-week schedule, with discussion posts every Thursday at 7 PM EDT. This slower pace will help us absorb the novels’ complexity and make the conversations more meaningful. My hope is to create a space where thoughtful readers can exchange ideas and bring new perspectives to these timeless works.
About the Author:
Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (1821–1881) was a Russian novelist whose works—including Crime and Punishment, The Brothers Karamazov, and The Idiot—explore morality, faith, and the depths of the human psyche. His own life—marked by a mock execution, years in a Siberian prison camp, struggles with gambling, and epilepsy—deeply influenced his writing. Considered a pioneer of psychological fiction, his influence reaches from philosophers like Nietzsche to modern novelists.
I look forward to making like-minded friends. Please consider introducing yourself and sharing what drew you to Karamazov Library. Feel free to message me directly if you’d like to chat or have questions.