I’ve had a penchant for books since childhood, although the memory of my very first read escapes me. I reckon it was likely a fairy tale, setting the stage for my fondness for science fiction. Approximately two years back, my movie-watching habit dwindled significantly. Reading allow me to immerse myself fully, engaging my senses to envision, feel, taste, and even smell the narrative. Movies and TV shows, on the other hand, fail to provide that same level of immersive experience.
2024-02-18 | #book #read #Snegov #10 #2023
An interesting science fiction tale. It is a story about how to win in a war. Power in the small nation of Latania is seized by a dictator Gamov and his allies. Together, they embark on an unconventional political agenda aimed at eradicating “war”. Abounding in captivating ideas and profound reflections, this substantial tome navigates through myriad musings. While some notions may seem naive, the narrative brims with thought-provoking concepts.
2024-02-11 | #book #Dostoevsky #read #10 #2022
It’s a heavy book, profoundly depressing. The story cunningly builds up the main characters for a significant period, only to then deliver a crushing blow. The narrative is somewhat predictable but leaves a long-lasting impact. It’s worth reading after the age of 30; it’s heavy, depressing, with no positive characters. It evokes feelings of suicide. Finished: 2022 Rating: 10
2024-02-11 | #book #Dostoevsky #read #10 #2022
It’s an excellent book of notes from imprisonment, with the notes bearing more of a documentary sketch of the lives of the inmates. Essentially, it’s a story about people, about crimes and punishment, religion, solitude, and cruelty. How can one feel lonely when surrounded by people? At times, it’s very bright (like Christmas, memories), and at times, very dark (stories about animals, the tale of the murdered girl). The story strikes a chord and never lets go for a moment.
2024-02-11 | #book #Dostoevsky #read #10 #2022
The story revolves around the deception of a feeble-minded prince by cunning individuals for the sake of money and status. It delves into the theme of first love leading to betrayal. An interesting moment occurs with a cross-reference to Dostoevsky’s “Notes from Underground.” The chapter detailing the death of a young man is piercing and poignant, laden with emotions that make it difficult to read. The last chapter illustrates how time alters everything and love is merely an episode in life.
