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Jonathan O'Neill
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End of Part 2.
Amongst all else that is happening I find, more than anything, that I cannot stop dwelling sorrowfully on the plight of the poor young girl, Sonya, eldest daughter of 2 wretched and consumptive individuals. If one feels any empathy for Marmeladov or Katerina, it must be very complicated and with considerable effort!
Loving this btw, but it's not as psychologically visceral as 'Notes from Underground'.
— Aug 02, 2026 06:54PM
Amongst all else that is happening I find, more than anything, that I cannot stop dwelling sorrowfully on the plight of the poor young girl, Sonya, eldest daughter of 2 wretched and consumptive individuals. If one feels any empathy for Marmeladov or Katerina, it must be very complicated and with considerable effort!
Loving this btw, but it's not as psychologically visceral as 'Notes from Underground'.
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Jonathan O'Neill
is on page 574 of 592
My heart grows heavy as I turn the page and see the word, 'Epilogue'.
Not ready for this one to be over. I think it can wait until tomorrow.
— Aug 18, 2026 06:06AM
Not ready for this one to be over. I think it can wait until tomorrow.
Jonathan O'Neill
is on page 511 of 592
The atmosphere in the leadup to Svidrigailov's... trip to America! 😳
Palpable.
— Aug 16, 2026 06:01AM
Palpable.
Jonathan O'Neill
is on page 401 of 592
"But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth..."
— Aug 15, 2026 12:35AM
Jonathan O'Neill
is on page 365 of 592
[Semyonovich] was one of that numerous and diverse legion of vulgarians, feeble miscreates, half-taught petty tyrants who make a point of instantly latching on to the most fashionable current idea, only to vulgarize it at once, to make an instant caricature of everything they themselves serve, sometimes quite sincerely.
— Aug 13, 2026 06:06AM
Jonathan O'Neill
is on page 331 of 592
'And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.
And he that was dead came forth. . .'
— Aug 11, 2026 04:43AM
And he that was dead came forth. . .'
Jonathan O'Neill
is on page 314 of 592
It was dark in the corridor; they were standing near a light. For a minute they looked silently at each other. Razumikhin remembered that minute all his life. Raskolnikov's burning and fixed look seemed to grow more intense every moment, penetrating his soul, his consciousness. All at once Razumikhin gave a start. Something strange seemed to pass between them... as if the hint of some idea... [cont.]
— Aug 10, 2026 06:05AM
Jonathan O'Neill
is on page 267 of 592
Porfiry Petrovich ambushing Raskolnikov with the amicably-framed curiosity about his "ordinary/extraordinary people" article is thrilling dialogue. Also really helps to elucidate the broader philosophy that leads Raskolnikov to commit the crime in the first place. Brilliant!
— Aug 06, 2026 07:14AM
Jonathan O'Neill
is on page 206 of 592
Although Pulcheria Alexandrovna was already 43 years old her face still kept the remnants of its former beauty, and besides, she looked much younger than her age, as almost always happens with women who keep their clarity of spirit, freshness of their impressions, and the honest, pure ardor of their hearts into old age.
So inspiring! Frankly, I'm just impressed this old lady can walk without a cane!
— Aug 02, 2026 11:47PM
So inspiring! Frankly, I'm just impressed this old lady can walk without a cane!
Jonathan O'Neill
is on page 89 of 592
End of Part 1. The titular crime has been committed. Not a good day to be an Ivanovna!
— Jul 26, 2026 06:01AM