The Brothers Karamazov (Abridged) Audiobook

" An important work of great Russian literature. Dostoyevsky tells the tale of the 4 brothers Karamazov and their dissipated father. The novel touches on great themes of faith vs doubt, free will or lack of free will, the existence of God and the meaning of redemption. The book is masterfully written and a difficult but joyous read. "

" Overall a very good book. The story moves a little slowly in the first half as there is a lot of character development happening with less plot movement. The second half of the book more than makes up for it as you see these complex characters take their places in the many concurrent stories and themes. I found myself thinking a lot about fatherhood towards the end of the book and have read a little bit about Dostoyevsky's life to better understand his perspective when he wrote this. I would like to read more about his life and times. "

" The book is very Russian as you might expect. But once you get over that and the fact that both the writer and the story take place quite a LONG TIME ago. It's incredibly moving story. Not usually something I read. But I did really enjoy it. "

" Masterpiece. I remember I read it when there was little TV or cinema arround but for me this book exceeded even the big Hollywood productions in these days. "

" One of the most important books I've ever read, and one with profound significance for the twentieth century. "

" I enjoyed the first half of the book (with its back and forth monologues on religion so prominent) more than the second half, but an extremely rewarding read overall. The scope and complexity of the plot is pretty astounding. "

" Pre GR. Read this during a one year period where I read nothing but Russian literature. "

" Much more religious, philosophical, and relevant than I thought "

" Hallelujah. That's all I can say. "

" This was an interesting book that made me think, but I was dissatisfied with the ending. "

" Finished. It was glorious. I am a new man now. "

" Don't understand why I liked this novel so much, and probably this makes Dostoyevski so unique! "

" I love this book...just broke my heart and make me alive again..once more brilliant! "

" Aloysha, The Grand Inquisitor, spiritual fathers, and what it means to love humankind and to love truly are all tidbits that add up to greatness in this. Life-changer for me. "

" Again this was a tough read and an enjoyable story. I keep trying to read books that are considered classics to see why. "

" Read this circa 1978, want to reread. I'll probably get more out of it now. "

" Il capolavoro di ogni tempo.E non ho altro da aggiungere. "

" The first time I read this, I thought it would kill me. Now I hold it as a measuring point for other books. And I think it could kill most books in page to page combat. "

" The Brothers Karamazov, included in Time Magazine's 10 Greatest Books of All Time, proves to be one great reading experience. The large discourse on philosophy, religion is a highlight in this last book of Dostoyevsky. "

" a very unusual story. there's a lot to read into and a fair amount of social commentary and philosophical implications surrounding the death/murder of the asshole dad. Does god exist? "

" the author is extemely details in his descrption of the characters of the brothers and the plot and it was a bit too tedious for me for a comfortable read.... returned it back after around 90 pages of reading..will take it up again in leisure and read it .. "

" *The* classic. What can I say? "

" 300 pages with these dreadful characters was enough. 550 more pages to go.....not for me. I'm done with Dostoyevsky. I'm done with russians as a group. "