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Netochka Nezvanova

Fyodor Dostoevsky
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Netochka Nezvanova

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1986

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Fyodor Dostoevsky

Netochka Nezvanova

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1986
Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Saint Petersburg, Russia • 1840s

Publication Year

1986

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Fyodor Dostoevsky's Netochka Nezvanova, a young girl named Netochka grows up in challenging conditions. Raised by a tempestuous stepfather and a struggling mother, Netochka navigates the complexities of her family dynamics and seeks understanding and identity. The narrative offers insight into her emotional experiences during childhood and adolescence.

Dark

Melancholic

Mysterious

Contemplative

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.1

7,427 ratings

66%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Netochka Nezvanova by Fyodor Dostoevsky is praised for its vivid psychological exploration and depth of character development. Readers appreciate its intricate narrative and emotional intensity. However, some critique the unfinished nature of the novel, feeling it lacks resolution. Overall, it remains a compelling insight into Dostoevsky's evolving literary style.

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Who Should Read Netochka Nezvanova?

A reader of Dostoevsky's Netochka Nezvanova would likely enjoy complex character studies and psychological depth. Similar to fans of Crime and Punishment or Jane Eyre, they appreciate intricate narratives exploring human nature, moral dilemmas, and societal critiques through rich, emotive prose.

4.1

7,427 ratings

66%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Saint Petersburg, Russia • 1840s

Publication Year

1986

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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