I just finished this after 3 long months, it was one of my most anticipated reads EVER and I can finally say I have read it, but I’m feeling kinda iffy about it. The concept is great but I’m just not sure why this book is celebrated so much? I feel like it was way too long to get the idea across and there are shorter books that give a stronger psychological impact. I don’t think it will last much in my thoughts and I don’t really get the ending, it feels too unrealistic in relevance to how everything started. Anybody want to share their views? I feel like maybe because it took me so long I don’t appreciate it as much, but a lot of parts were pretty dull. I still appreciate the journey of reading it and I have quite a lot of tabs and quotes that I look to read from it, but for some reason I thought this would be a five star read for me and it was not.
by lorelaitulip
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Which translation did you read?
I think the slow burn nature is part of its charm. I think a second read woukd benefit you to as its widely known that 2nd reads tend to help you understand, enjoy and appreciate books better. You could also see alot of things you didn’t notice before.
It seems that Dostoevsky novels effects everyone differently. My brother loved crime and punishment but I couldn’t finish it. However, I think Brothers Karamazov is the best book I’ve ever read!
Because it is probably one of the most influential books ever written. Every shitty Hollywood thriller, every redemption arc, etc. At least imo.
I guess it hits everyone differently?
I read the book back in 2020. I hadn’t heard of it before reading it, so I went into it not knowing what it was about, or having any expectations.
I ended up really enjoying It. I liked how modern the writing felt (at least as far as the translation I read was).
I can’t articulate why I really enjoyed it. I guess it just did a good job of rubbing the protagonist’s anxiety onto the reader.
I haven’t read it since, but I do still think about it every once in a while. I might be due for a reread.