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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
me demoré en leerlo pero la verdad creo que es un libro que hay que leer así, de a poquito. de mis lecturas escolares favoritas y actuales también; me hizo recordar por qué con mis amigas lo relacionábamos un poco con death note jjjj
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The best Dostoevsky book with the most fleshed out characters
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Certainly one of the most challenging books I’ve read. The depth at which you dive into each character’s mind and intentions can sometimes seem pointless but is ultimately crucial to the plot. I enjoyed the bits of political commentary and nihilist criticism that related to the time the book was written. I’d recommend this book to anyone who feels like they need a break from predictable/boring fiction. But not for anyone who has a short attention span or isn’t willing to do some sparknoting/googling to get the full understanding of what’s going on in every chapter and the symbolism behind it.
(review from 12212022)
Please pardon me, dear follower, but I am so overwhelmed with thoughts on this book strewn throughout my mind that I have no concept of where to begin.
Crime and Punishment was the first Dostoyevsky novel I ever perused and the first time I ever encountered Russian literature. Set in St. Petersburg, we follow our protagonist Raskolnikov and his mental agony over a crime he committed - murdering a pawnbroker and her sister. After getting away with the murder, Raskolnikov has been plagued with remorse and misery, to the point that he has almost bordered on delirium. Dostoyevsky was masterful at fusing paranoia, rage, and suffering to create a character like Raskolnikov, this is especially true when I empathize with Raskolnikov's character and the profound suffering he perceives to be his existence. When he occasionally views the world as somewhat partly fragmented pieces of glass, I saw what he was seeing and I could feel his utter despair for himself. Yes, this type of personality in a character is not the sort I typically gravitate to, but it seems Dostoyevsky constructed a character who was really genuine, and I trusted him enough to psychologically surround myself with that persona while reading his novel. Raskolnikov is the focus of both the plot and the characters; yet, the psychological description of the secondary figures draws you into their world and lets you feel every action they do rather than simply reading it. As soon as Dostoyevsky introduced Razumihin, I was enamored. There is something about trustworthy companions in literature that makes them steadfast even when the protagonist shuts them out. And Sonya! Raskolnikov's savior who opened his eyes and showed him the way to salvation, I love how she followed him to “the ends of the earth” and remained with him there. After plentiful midnights of putting this book down and eventually flicking its last page, I have fathomed that in the end, it demonstrates that our inner awareness is capable of a much worse punishment than any judicial system.
Please pardon me, dear follower, but I am so overwhelmed with thoughts on this book strewn throughout my mind that I have no concept of where to begin.
Crime and Punishment was the first Dostoyevsky novel I ever perused and the first time I ever encountered Russian literature. Set in St. Petersburg, we follow our protagonist Raskolnikov and his mental agony over a crime he committed - murdering a pawnbroker and her sister. After getting away with the murder, Raskolnikov has been plagued with remorse and misery, to the point that he has almost bordered on delirium. Dostoyevsky was masterful at fusing paranoia, rage, and suffering to create a character like Raskolnikov, this is especially true when I empathize with Raskolnikov's character and the profound suffering he perceives to be his existence. When he occasionally views the world as somewhat partly fragmented pieces of glass, I saw what he was seeing and I could feel his utter despair for himself. Yes, this type of personality in a character is not the sort I typically gravitate to, but it seems Dostoyevsky constructed a character who was really genuine, and I trusted him enough to psychologically surround myself with that persona while reading his novel. Raskolnikov is the focus of both the plot and the characters; yet, the psychological description of the secondary figures draws you into their world and lets you feel every action they do rather than simply reading it. As soon as Dostoyevsky introduced Razumihin, I was enamored. There is something about trustworthy companions in literature that makes them steadfast even when the protagonist shuts them out. And Sonya! Raskolnikov's savior who opened his eyes and showed him the way to salvation, I love how she followed him to “the ends of the earth” and remained with him there. After plentiful midnights of putting this book down and eventually flicking its last page, I have fathomed that in the end, it demonstrates that our inner awareness is capable of a much worse punishment than any judicial system.
To read and learn about Dostoevsky in a lifetime pursuit of discovering the beauty and magic of literature — I am in awe at the fact that I’ve had the chance to lay my hands on this book.
There is so much to say about such a book that I have delayed this review, yet it is quite ironic how I feel this contrast, this loss of words… perhaps Dostoevsky has robbed me of all the words I am to say. Rodya descending into 500 pages of madness that has felt so long and arduous, except all has only occurred within seven days. Yes, to grasp the psychology and philosophy of man alongside words that carry the same weight and depth; to give justice and life to the idea one wants to present in a manner that is not lacking or appearing misconstrued.
I could not stress enough how eager I am to finally start The Brothers Karamazov. It lies on my bookshelf for now. Tell me, what other surprises does this genius of a man have?
There is so much to say about such a book that I have delayed this review, yet it is quite ironic how I feel this contrast, this loss of words… perhaps Dostoevsky has robbed me of all the words I am to say. Rodya descending into 500 pages of madness that has felt so long and arduous, except all has only occurred within seven days. Yes, to grasp the psychology and philosophy of man alongside words that carry the same weight and depth; to give justice and life to the idea one wants to present in a manner that is not lacking or appearing misconstrued.
I could not stress enough how eager I am to finally start The Brothers Karamazov. It lies on my bookshelf for now. Tell me, what other surprises does this genius of a man have?
Βαθιά ανθρώπινο, η αλήθεια της ανθρώπινης ψυχής όταν το γκρίζο γύρω της πυκνώνει.
I’m not going to deny this is a phenomenal book, and parts of it did feel five stars to me, but i’m also not going to pretend this isn’t the Catcher in the Rye for adults, by which i mean i don’t think i caught this novel at the right time. Ultimately the book is about a naive 23 year old who feels he can break out of the laws of society by doing something transgressive against it. However, i am also that naive 20-something year old layman, so in a way i don’t think i have the retrospect for this to hit me like it could have. As it stands, it’s going to be reread and brilliant once i’m 40 and jaded