So here's a little context: I've started reading books since 7th grade. My first one was suggested by a good friend and he told me to read "48 laws of power", I read, I felt cool. I decided to read another one and my choice fell on "Talking to crazy". Didn't finish it really. I stopped reading it since I wasn't exactly fond of manipulative behaviour, I decided to read some self-improvement and chose "Atomic habits". This was a cool book, but I can't force myself to reread it really! Im at "meditations" from Mark Aurelius and after that I want to try out some classics. Have you got any pieces of advice on where I should start? Personally, I'm thinking of Crime and Punishment. Long story short: suggest me some classics.
by TechnicalPin8905
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If you’re interested in Dostoevsky, I’d highly recommend starting with *Notes from Underground*. For my money, it’s the perfect way to test whether or not you’ll actually enjoy *Crime and Punishment*. It gets you introduced to his writing style and the heavy-hitting philosophical musing he’s known for, but it’s WAY SHORTER than *Crime and Punishment*.
If you liked *Meditations*, I’d honestly suggest easing into classics through shorter or more character-focused books first instead of jumping straight into something super dense just because it’s famous. The Death of Ivan Ilyich is a great starting point because it’s short but hits hard philosophically. Crime and Punishment is amazing too, but it’s definitely heavier emotionally and mentally. And honestly, the fact that you stopped reading books you weren’t connecting with is a good thing, reading gets way more enjoyable when you stop forcing yourself through books just because the internet says they’re important.
Around The World in 80 Days is a fun classic.