The Brothers Karamazov

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  Stilted Translation

  This is a slow-building story but I rather enjoyed the deep discussions on religion that were fostered by the relationships of the brothers. It took me a little longer than usual to finish this book and I felt a little let down by the ending. I could not figure out why the women were even given sp ... (continue)

  This is a slow-building story but I rather enjoyed the deep discussions on religion that were fostered by the relationships of the brothers. It took me a little longer than usual to finish this book and I felt a little let down by the ending. I could not figure out why the women were even given speaking parts. And I could not figure out their relationships with the brothers or who loved whom? All in all, I am glad I read this book for what I gained from it. I do feel I lost something in the translation.

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  Powerful story of four contrasting brothers accused of patricide. Full of psychological insights and deep philosphical issues.

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  Andy Neads said on Jan 18, 2008 | 1 feedback

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  Not fond of this translation, but the Magarshack translation was wonderful.

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  guaddess said on May 31, 2007 | Add your feedback

• translated by Andrew R. MacAndrew

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• translated by Andrew R. MacAndrew[return]

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• Where is Ivan Karamazov?

  This book certainly made it to the top of my list of favorite books. If you want a thought provoking, philosophical reading material, pick a copy. If there is Ivan in this world, I certainly want to meet him just for the beauty of having an intellectual conversation.

  "“Listen: if everyone must ... (continue)

  This book certainly made it to the top of my list of favorite books. If you want a thought provoking, philosophical reading material, pick a copy. If there is Ivan in this world, I certainly want to meet him just for the beauty of having an intellectual conversation.

  "“Listen: if everyone must suffer, in order to buy eternal harmony with their suffering, pray tell me what have children got to do with it? It's quite incomprehensible why they should have to suffer, and why they should buy harmony with their suffering.”

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• English Books
• Paperback 928 Pages
• Edition: Reissue
• ISBN-10: 0451530608
• ISBN-13: 9780451530608
• Publisher: Signet Classics
• Pub date: Dec 04, 2007
• Dimensions: 1097 mm x 710 mm x 258 mm Just how big is that?
• Also available as: Mass Market Paperback, Hardcover, Audio CD, Audio Cassette, Library Binding, Unbound, Others and eBook
• In other languages: other languages 繁體書, Deutsche Bücher, Libros en Español, llibres en català, Libri Italiani, Nederlandse Boeken, Svenska böcker

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