I read underground man from dostoevsky.

Now i have not read many books in my life. To be honest i have not read any novels in my life other than some self help books like 48 laws of power and one more whose name i do not remember. Now while reading the book, the first half started easy but as i kept reading it became more and more complicated, somethings i understand other i did not.

But when the second half started the book became 200% more enjoyable and easy to understand. Little after little i understand that the underground man is pathetic and pitiable man even though it does not deserve any pity.

Now after reading i still do not get the satisfaction of reading the book because many things from the first half i did not understand.

Please suggest some books that i can read as a new reader.

Also for anyone who is thinking why i read underground man as a new reader. A friend suggested it as it is small and something that i may found relatable.