Sämtliche Werke 3-4 : Der Idiot by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
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The Story
Prince Lev Myshkin arrives in St. Petersburg after years in a Swiss sanatorium. He's kind, trusting, and sees the best in everyone. He quickly gets tangled in the lives of two very different women: the virtuous Aglaya and the tragic, scandal-ridden Nastasya Filippovna. The story follows Myshkin as he's pulled into a whirlwind of high-stakes drama involving a large inheritance, a love triangle that feels more like a war, and a cast of characters who are all hiding something. His innocence acts like a mirror, reflecting the greed, vanity, and hidden pain of everyone he meets.
Why You Should Read It
This isn't just a 19th-century drama. It's a deep, messy, and incredibly human look at what we value. Myshkin isn't simple; his goodness creates chaos. He wants to help, but often makes things worse. The other characters—proud, broken, desperate—are some of the most real you'll ever meet. Dostoyevsky makes you feel their struggles. You'll find yourself asking: Is Myshkin truly holy, or is he just unfit for the real world? The book doesn't give easy answers, and that's what makes it so powerful.
Final Verdict
Perfect for anyone who loves character-driven stories that ask big questions about life, faith, and society. If you enjoy novels where the psychological battles are just as intense as the plot, this is your next read. Be prepared—it's a commitment, and it's not always a comfortable one, but you'll come away feeling like you've lived a whole other life.
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