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If I hear the word давеча one more time,,,

The funniest part is everyone thinking Myshkin is an idiot after first meeting him and a moment later thinking maybe it’s a pretend
It’s really not

The comedic timing is great, I can also say that the drama is very juicy.

It’s rather tedious but I’m determined to finish it

I was not impressed at the beginning but Raphael backstory made me warm up to the novel. At least it’s something interesting and plot-ful.

It really lacks any substance

There are plenty references to other anthropologists and historians, I’d rather be reading their work. The book feels juvenile.

I’m not really impressed so far. The set up is very isekai-esque, I should’ve loved it but it’s kinda a nothing burger so far.

It looks like all decent people are going to die

For as long as I knew about Achilles tragic fate, I thought about it in a “gone too soon” way.

However, The Iliad portrays it differently, after the death of Patroclus, Achilles didn’t want to live, the “curse” is kind of a mercy?? His suffering will inevitably end (and soon).

I knew Patroclus would die
Of course
But I had no idea what would happen before and after the death.

Beautiful writing (translation).

I’m excited to have the mysteries revealed because so far it’s very entertaining but also a bit confusing

I was judging too soon
This is a telenovela level of drama
I love it
(Daniel Molloy reference)

Unfortunately I’m not loving it
It has its interest and amusing moments but so far I’m lost
What’s the point?
I’ll keep reading ofc

I can’t say I’m a big fan of the fighting chapters (I prefer the scheming and the council chapters)
The descriptions of the war is very vivid and vibrant.