A review by leni_hermanni
Notes from the Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky

dark reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The second time reading this masterpiece hits harder. I don't know what it is about Dostoevsky, but it feels like he's speaking my mind and using my words. Every single sentiment and confession sounds so familiar as if he fishes it out of our very soul. I would say this story is one of my absolute favourites, as it delves into one's putrid selfishness and pride, dissects them and analyses every single fragment of the poisonous inner thoughts and desires we all have, but are too weak to even whisper to ourselves.