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The Double by Fyodor Dostoevsky
2.5
dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This was my first Dostoyevsky book and I think I won't be picking up his other works anytime soon.

Despite being a short novel with less than 200 pages, I couldn't connect with the story or characters at all. 

The story was interesting and I was absolutely intrigued with the plot but I just end up speed reading it, just to get to the end.

The last chapter was brought up to a crescendo where it crashed and burned and quickly ended. I couldn't quite understand it until I looked up some explanations. I was so confused.

So I gave it a 2.5 stars, mainly for the complex main character and the creepiness feeling of the novella.