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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
The familiar formula of mid-19th century Russian novels: an unnamed town of which we know only the first letter, small bourgeoisie characters educated in Petersburg, paying visits to people in other towns, and discussing the emancipation of peasants. It reminded me a lot of "Dead Souls."
The characters are all caricatures with very clear ideas and motivations and there is always a bit of social commentary and sarcasm. There is the disinterested aristocrat, the father who tries to appear modern at all costs and is deeply insecure about it, the nihilist wannabe child who is just being influenced by his friend, the traditionalist faux english gentleman, the insecure father's friend who intersperses latin in his speech to show off his education. It is ultimately quite a good narration about the insecurities of class, but it's not like a GRIPPING tale.
The characters are all caricatures with very clear ideas and motivations and there is always a bit of social commentary and sarcasm. There is the disinterested aristocrat, the father who tries to appear modern at all costs and is deeply insecure about it, the nihilist wannabe child who is just being influenced by his friend, the traditionalist faux english gentleman, the insecure father's friend who intersperses latin in his speech to show off his education. It is ultimately quite a good narration about the insecurities of class, but it's not like a GRIPPING tale.
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Seems like inspiration for Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment & Demons.
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book is an interesting portrait, in a historical and philosophical sense—useful in its clear depiction of the new nihilist man in Russia—but as literature, it’s boring.
از اون دست کتابها که با شخصیت‌هاش شدیداً مخالفی ولی از یک جایی به بعد فقط دلت می‌خواد بدونی چه غلطی می‌خوان بکنن. داستان روون و جالبی داشت هرچند که دقیقاً اون چیزی که تو خلاصش اعلام شده بود نبود.
بازاروف اوایل بسیار رو اعصابم بود. نمونه‌ی بارز مرید تفکری که خودش هم دقیقاً نمی‌دونه چیه اما همرو باهاش ارشاد می‌کنه. اواسط کتاب به این نتیجه رسیدم که «برو بچه خوشگل، اجرت با اباعبدلله.»
شاهکار نیست اما بسیار ارزش خوندن داره.
با صدای دلنشین آرمان سلطان‌زاده گوشش دادم.
بازاروف اوایل بسیار رو اعصابم بود. نمونه‌ی بارز مرید تفکری که خودش هم دقیقاً نمی‌دونه چیه اما همرو باهاش ارشاد می‌کنه. اواسط کتاب به این نتیجه رسیدم که «برو بچه خوشگل، اجرت با اباعبدلله.»
شاهکار نیست اما بسیار ارزش خوندن داره.
با صدای دلنشین آرمان سلطان‌زاده گوشش دادم.
"Wat kun je doen, Vasja. Onze zoon staat op eigen benen. Hij is als een valk: hij komt aanvliegen wanneer hij wil en hij vliegt weg wanneer hij wil; maar jij en ik zitten naast elkaar als zwammen in een boomholte, we komen niet van onze plaats. Alleen ik blijf eeuwig hier voor jou, zoals jij voor mij"
I think I wasn't all that into this book in my Russian Lit class because we had already read "Petersburg" by Bely, which I loved. Also, nihilists are tiresome. But this is another one I should put on the "I should try this again now that I'm not an obnoxious student" shelf.
Good book especially if interested in learning more about fathers or children
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated