A young man hungry for greatness. A family torn by secrets. A world he is not ready to face.
Arkady Dolgoruky, the illegitimate son of a nobleman, dreams of rising above his chaotic upbringing. But ambition collides with confusion as he navigates a storm of pride, jealousy, guilt, and longing. Pulled between the father he resents, the ideals he barely understands, and the passions that overwhelm him, Arkady's journey becomes a raw, unforgettable exploration of youth on the edge.

Praised as "one of Dostoevsky's most psychological and revealing works," this novel captures the turmoil of adolescence with depth, humanity, and the author's unmatched insight into the restless human soul.

If you love intense character studies, emotional conflict, and Dostoevsky's exploration of moral struggle and self-discovery, this masterpiece will grip you from the first page.

Open the book—and follow a young man fighting to understand who he is, and who he dares to become.