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Dostoevsky's 1875 Russian novel following illegitimate youth Arkady Dolgoruky's search for identity and moral purpose in turbulent St. Petersburg society.
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The Adolescent ranks #47 of 60 in the Bildungsroman ranking, behind Agostino, ahead of The Bean Trees.
Substantial Dostoevsky novel with major themes, but widely seen as uneven and less accomplished than his central canon.
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How good is The Adolescent?
The Adolescent scores 7.70/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Bildungsroman category. Substantial Dostoevsky novel with major themes, but widely seen as uneven and less accomplished than his central canon.
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