Fantastic introduction to his work and Russian literature incredibly relatable and humorous
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Jan 22, 2024

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This book is excellently written; the first-person narration and the division between the first part (an explanation of the narrator's philosophical ideas) and the second part (an account of an episode in the narrator's life that put his philosophical ideas to practice) are a great gateway to his later works.
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at least from crime and punishment. unsure if this tops my favorite quote from white nights. I’m sure there will be many more, this man’s writing is so amazing
For a book written in 1848, it stands the test of time impecably. It's only 87 pages and it's a dream to read. The characters remind me of me and so it provoked my brain and actions and made me actually think about my life. I finished the book literally 3 minutes ago
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