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Violence
Barely any
A murder at the novel's end; not graphically depicted
Language
None
No profanity in most translations
Sexual Content
Barely any
Romantic entanglements; no explicit content
Substance Use
Barely any
Alcohol consumed socially
Emotional Intensity
Some
Psychological complexity; themes of innocence, corruption, and tragedy
What this book is about
Dostoevsky's 1869 novel follows Prince Myshkin, a saintly epileptic whose goodness cannot survive corrupt society. Mild romantic content, some violence (murder at the end), and psychological complexity. Appropriate for older teens and adults.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Murder at the conclusion
Psychologically intense ending
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