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Brothers Karamazov: An absolutely fantastic demonstration of family dynamics (from a purely male perspective). The Idiot: What happens to a close to perfect p
by lysecret 3y ago
Brothers Karamazov:
An absolutely fantastic demonstration of family dynamics (from a purely male perspective).
The Idiot:
What happens to a close to perfect person in an imperfect world. What I loved about this book, it doesn't go the obvious route (e.g. oh he is too nice and gets exploited, it's subtle)
Why you should read:
Both books give an interesting inside of "russian" mentality (which I think is very important with the war going on). You will feel like you have gotten to know 4 close new friends.
Why you shouldn't read it:
1. It is a very male point of view, women in those books get displayed quite badly.
2. They are absolutely soul crushing.
- nineplay 3y agoI'm a woman and I didn't either book particularly masculine nor did I feel like the women came off badly. The main female character in The Idiot was fantastic. I consider Dostoevsky one of the best writers in terms of understanding women. I'll resist the urge to quote. It could be that the POVs are more universal than you think. Have you read Crime and Punishment? There's a scene in there that I can hardly believe a man wrote.
- lysecret 3y agoYes crime and punishment was the first one I read a few years ago. Would love to know which scene you are referring to.