Illustrated The Brothers Karamazov scene — AI-generated artwork behind this book's word search puzzle
The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky (1880), as a word search. 12 words drawn from characters, settings, and objects from the book sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Written by Fyodor Dostoevsky · First published 1880 · Philosophical Novel.
Words to find: KARAMAZOV, SMERDIAVOV, ALEXEI, IVAN, DIMITRI, ALYOSHA, FYODOR, PETERBURG, MONASTERY, CONVENT, GUILT, FAITH.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
The Brothers Karamazov word list, defined
MONASTERY/ˈmɒnəstri/ · noun
A building or complex of buildings where a community of monks or nuns live and work, typically under a monastic rule. Related: abbey, convent, priory, hermitage.
CONVENT/ˈkɒnvənt/ · noun
A building or community in which nuns live under religious vows, or less commonly, one occupied by monks or friars. Related: nunnery, cloister, monastery, conclave.
GUILT/ɡɪlt/ · noun, verb
A feeling of responsibility or remorse for a wrong committed, or a sense of shame or guilt for a perceived wrong. Related: remorse, shame, regret, repentance.
FAITH/feɪθ/ · noun
Complete trust or confidence in someone or something, especially without requiring proof. In religious contexts, a strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual conviction rather than evidence. Related: trust, belief, confidence, conviction.