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A review by penguinna
White Nights by Fyodor Dostoevsky
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
My God, a moment of bliss. Why, isn't that enough for a whole lifetime?
This book feels like summer. Like a fleeting summer romance that has no future but leaves a lasting mark on one's life.
A shy, lonely dreamer meets a girl crying by the river one summer night. He helps her, and Nastenka opens up to him, but with one condition: he mustn't fall in love with her. Despite this, the dreamer can't help but feel a connection blossoming between them.
Over four consecutive nights, these strangers bare their hearts and souls to each other. As they wander through the streets of St. Petersburg, they discover the meaning of friendship, love, and loneliness.
White Nights is such a beautiful story that made me feel sorrow and joy at the same time! If you're new to Dostoevsky, this book is a great place to start. It's got all his classic themes and fully demonstrates his exceptionally beautiful writing style. This short story will stay with you long after you've turned the final page, leaving you with a bittersweet feeling.
More reviews by me on instagram: @penguinna_books
This book feels like summer. Like a fleeting summer romance that has no future but leaves a lasting mark on one's life.
A shy, lonely dreamer meets a girl crying by the river one summer night. He helps her, and Nastenka opens up to him, but with one condition: he mustn't fall in love with her. Despite this, the dreamer can't help but feel a connection blossoming between them.
Over four consecutive nights, these strangers bare their hearts and souls to each other. As they wander through the streets of St. Petersburg, they discover the meaning of friendship, love, and loneliness.
White Nights is such a beautiful story that made me feel sorrow and joy at the same time! If you're new to Dostoevsky, this book is a great place to start. It's got all his classic themes and fully demonstrates his exceptionally beautiful writing style. This short story will stay with you long after you've turned the final page, leaving you with a bittersweet feeling.
More reviews by me on instagram: @penguinna_books