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The Brothers Karamazov
by Fyodor Dostoevsky
this is a great book. that’s honestly a generic thing to say, but in sincerity, in depth, in ambition, in intelligence, very little else i’ve read comes close to the brothers karamazov. and what good am i in reviewing one of the best books ever written? i’ll do it anyway though; these days, anyone can have a voice, for better or worse.
this is a novel with that strange, intangible quality that makes you put a book down occasionally, stare into space, and say, "wow." some years ago, my dad recommended this book to me, saying, "it has all of life in it," and im not entirely sure he was wrong. dostoevsky’s the brothers karamazov is not just a book; it’s an experience that leaves you questioning everything you thought you knew about human nature, morality, and the existence of god.
there is so much detail and insight into every character’s perspective and motivations that i felt like i got to know them all deeply. dostoevsky doesn’t just tell you about these characters; he immerses you in their lives, their thoughts, their souls. you don’t just read about ivan’s intellectual struggles or dmitri’s passionate dilemmas—you live them. alyosha’s spirituality too feels like a guiding light, even as he stumbles through the dark complexities of his family’s tragedies.
though it was an enormous feat to finish this book, i definitely recommend checking it out at some point. it is not just a novel; it’s a mirror that reflects every facet of human existence. after reading it, i’m just here, left wondering how i’m supposed to return to my normal life and do normal things?? this book is a revelation, a force that has changed me forever. and it is, without a doubt, the best book of all time ever!! i genuinely consider it my most prized possession, and yes, i wash my hands before touching it.
this is not just a book to read; it’s a book to live, to breathe, to internalize. the brothers karamazov isn’t merely a story, it’s a universe that has swallowed me whole & i’m not entirely sure i want to leave it.
this is a novel with that strange, intangible quality that makes you put a book down occasionally, stare into space, and say, "wow." some years ago, my dad recommended this book to me, saying, "it has all of life in it," and im not entirely sure he was wrong. dostoevsky’s the brothers karamazov is not just a book; it’s an experience that leaves you questioning everything you thought you knew about human nature, morality, and the existence of god.
there is so much detail and insight into every character’s perspective and motivations that i felt like i got to know them all deeply. dostoevsky doesn’t just tell you about these characters; he immerses you in their lives, their thoughts, their souls. you don’t just read about ivan’s intellectual struggles or dmitri’s passionate dilemmas—you live them. alyosha’s spirituality too feels like a guiding light, even as he stumbles through the dark complexities of his family’s tragedies.
though it was an enormous feat to finish this book, i definitely recommend checking it out at some point. it is not just a novel; it’s a mirror that reflects every facet of human existence. after reading it, i’m just here, left wondering how i’m supposed to return to my normal life and do normal things?? this book is a revelation, a force that has changed me forever. and it is, without a doubt, the best book of all time ever!! i genuinely consider it my most prized possession, and yes, i wash my hands before touching it.
this is not just a book to read; it’s a book to live, to breathe, to internalize. the brothers karamazov isn’t merely a story, it’s a universe that has swallowed me whole & i’m not entirely sure i want to leave it.