Harry
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.
