The Idiot

By: Fyodor Dostoevsky, Alan Myers - Translator

Narrated by: Jefferson Mays

One of the most influential authors from Russia’s Golden Age, Fyodor Dostoevsky left behind a vast collection of prized literary works, including Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov.

In The Idiot, Prince Myshkin possesses a childlike innocence and trusting nature that leave him vulnerable to abuse by those around him. Returning to St. Petersburg to collect an inheritance, Myshkin realizes he is a stranger in a society obsessed with wealth, manipulation and power.

Public Domain (P)2014 Recorded Books

Great story

The story of a naive, empathetic man returning to Russia dealing with society, politics, love and, tragically, insanity.

Fantastic

I love his novels, they show how people have simply not changed like they think they have with the developments of technology.

amazingly unique story - brilliantly told

great translation. the story is captivating and very believable. Every chapter is filled with surprises.

great narration

I felt that more could have come from the story. but the narration is excellent.

Adventures of Prince Mishkin and friends

Dont get wrong I know this is a novel by one of the greatest writers of last century but overall I found the story plain and at sometimes boring. On the positive side the character development is amazing and also has a strong ending. I should note that This is my first Dostoevsky novel and I plan to follow up with Demons, hopefully a better suit for me. The performance of who is reading is amazing and got me hooked to the different characterizations, great work there.