Dostoevsky’s The Idiot follows Prince Myshkin, a gentle, openhearted man returning to Russia after years abroad, as he’s drawn into a turbulent world of social ambition, money, and complicated love. His sincerity and compassion collide with a society that often mistakes goodness for weakness, raising sharp questions about morality, pride, and what it means to be truly “normal.” You should read it for its unforgettable characters, psychological depth, and its mix of dark humor and heartbreak. It’s a classic that feels startlingly modern in its insight into human motives.