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Notes from Underground
by Fyodor Dostoevsky
dark
informative
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
UPDATED SCORE: 4.5/5 Stars (9/10)
SPOILERS
Notes from Underground won't be for everyone, but for those who it is meant for, they will find it quite enjoyable.
Notes from Underground is split into 2 parts, with the first being mostly the Underground Man's thoughts and the second being more plot-oriented.
In part one, we're introduced to the Underground Man. It is very clear that he despises everything. He explains that he has "inertia", which to him means that his ability to think so clearly makes him unable to do anything. He seems to believe that people are essentially irrational, and goes on many tangents about why this is the case. Part one can get a bit slow at times, especially considering several of the chapters are quite long, but I find them quite intriguing for those who have an open mind and truly consider his words.
Part two, as explained, is much more plot-oriented. Though we do get paragraphs of thoughts and beliefs, there are notably more things that actually happen. The Underground Man meets with several former schoolmates, meets a young woman, and even gets fairly drunk in one scene.
I personally find part two more enjoyable than part one.
Overall, Notes from Underground is a worthy read.
Update From A Few Months Later:
The profound effect this novella has had on me cannot be overstated. It's both enjoyable (when you make it past the first part, though that is still intriguing) and deep.
SPOILERS
Notes from Underground won't be for everyone, but for those who it is meant for, they will find it quite enjoyable.
Notes from Underground is split into 2 parts, with the first being mostly the Underground Man's thoughts and the second being more plot-oriented.
In part one, we're introduced to the Underground Man. It is very clear that he despises everything. He explains that he has "inertia", which to him means that his ability to think so clearly makes him unable to do anything. He seems to believe that people are essentially irrational, and goes on many tangents about why this is the case. Part one can get a bit slow at times, especially considering several of the chapters are quite long, but I find them quite intriguing for those who have an open mind and truly consider his words.
Part two, as explained, is much more plot-oriented. Though we do get paragraphs of thoughts and beliefs, there are notably more things that actually happen. The Underground Man meets with several former schoolmates, meets a young woman, and even gets fairly drunk in one scene.
I personally find part two more enjoyable than part one.
Overall, Notes from Underground is a worthy read.
Update From A Few Months Later:
The profound effect this novella has had on me cannot be overstated. It's both enjoyable (when you make it past the first part, though that is still intriguing) and deep.