The Brothers Karamazov (Cliffs Notes) [Paperback]

James L. Roberts (Author), Gary Carey (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0764538136 | ISBN-13: 978-0764538131 | Publication Date: January 24, 2003 | Edition: Revised

Dostoevsky's last novel is considered his masterpiece and tells the story of a family and the appetites and struggles that lead to patricide. With rich character development and understanding of humanity, Dostoevsky comes across as a force of nature.

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• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes; Revised edition (January 24, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764538136
• ISBN-13: 978-0764538131
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.2 inches
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Unnecessary, February 13, 2009

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This review is from: The Brothers Karamazov (Cliffs Notes) (Paperback)

I purchased this when I bought the new translation of the Brothers K by Pevear and Volkhonsky. The book turned out to be much easier to follow, both plotwise and thematically than I had expected and used this crib sheet only at the very beginning. It isn't necessary to an understanding of this great novel.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Publisher's Shame, October 27, 2008

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I bought this book because I wanted an updated copy. On the front cover in a big black circle it says "New" & The best keeps getting better. Well when I got home I looked at my original copy which was from the late 60's or early 70's and compared it to the "New" edition. It was the same exact thing. Didn't think something around 40 years old could be considered new. Shameful cover advertising.