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The middle is a bit of a slog. Philosophically heavy.

Translating for an alien species renders the human translator feeling, but not physiologically drunk. That’s new. I’m intrigued.

Excellent translation. I read fiction for the love of character development, and the first quarter of the novel is spent doing so in detail. I appreciate how Dostoevsky develops and connects each main character’s backstory, philosophy, and temperament — all essential to the story.

Hooked already. I’m shocked at how little people change across time and geography.

Loved Atwood’s story! Read a dud and then another gem. Will pick up again for short in-between reads.