Harry
Really intriguing summary of the way we experience the world around us. Investigates and interrogates the hierarchy of the senses in a way that leaves the reader questioning things they would normally take for granted. My only criticism is the surface level investigation, however plenty of works are referenced for further reading.
Really intriguing summary of the way we experience the world around us. Investigates and interrogates the hierarchy of the senses in a way that leaves the reader questioning things they would normally take for granted. My only criticism is the surface level investigation, however plenty of works are referenced for further reading.
If we are not special, then why are we here. Confronts the very essence of humanity in a quirky, at times funny, at times morbid fashion. Not even once coming close to predictability, this book traverses a path masterfully conceived by Dostoevsky. The Pevear and Volokhonsky translation was incredibly readable, and you forget that this book was written over 150 years ago. I found out partway through that this book was originally released serially (one chapter at a time), and that made the journey so much more enjoyable. I don't think I've ever read a book that nails the structure of a chapter better, creating and resolving small tensions while advancing the overall narrative. Overall 4 stars, and a book I hope to revisit in the future.
If we are not special, then why are we here. Confronts the very essence of humanity in a quirky, at times funny, at times morbid fashion. Not even once coming close to predictability, this book traverses a path masterfully conceived by Dostoevsky. The Pevear and Volokhonsky translation was incredibly readable, and you forget that this book was written over 150 years ago. I found out partway through that this book was originally released serially (one chapter at a time), and that made the journey so much more enjoyable. I don't think I've ever read a book that nails the structure of a chapter better, creating and resolving small tensions while advancing the overall narrative. Overall 4 stars, and a book I hope to revisit in the future.