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The Devils by Fyodor Dostoevsky depicts a small Russian town overtaken by political revolutionaries, leading to social chaos and a series of deaths as the characters grapple with issues of free will, social injustice, and the perils of radicalism. Following Nikolai Stavrogin and his associates, the novel delves into the psychological impacts of extremism amidst the backdrop of ideological conflict. The book contains discussions and depictions of abuse, suicide, sexual abuse of a minor, and domestic and political violence throughout.