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It is a difficult book, not because it is hard to understand but because it is hard not to get bored by it. There is no plot, not an ounce of suspense, and not even a clear character development. Dostoevsky is simply contemplating what would happen if an utterly good and honest man lived in a modern society. He mainly explores the themes of justice and religion. Personally this book doesn't speak to me.

It is a difficult book, not because it is hard to understand but because it is hard not to get bored by it. There is no plot, not an ounce of suspense, and not even a clear character development. Dostoevsky is simply contemplating what would happen if an utterly good and honest man lived in a modern society. He mainly explores the themes of justice and religion. Personally this book doesn't speak to me.

I like the fact that there is a lot of implicit information. This book requires deep thinking and focus. It can be challenging at times. Nonetheless, I still can't quite fathom where this story is going. If you love this book, I would very much like to know why !

I am fighting the urge to DNF 😭

This is definitely one of the weirdest books I've ever read. I won't be reading Dostoevsky again any time soon.

WHAT. IS. THIS. STORY. ABOUT ???

Why is every single woman in this book nasty ??? Dostoïevski, did someone break your heart ??? I am getting a little bit annoyed by the fact that there is no clear plot...

Never have I seen a woman as unhinged as Nastassia Filippovna is ! 🫨🫨😵‍💫

Never have I seen a woman as unhinged as Nastassia Filippovna is ! 🫨🫨😵‍💫
(Day one is finally over)

Day one is still not over 😵‍💫🫨🫨 !