Fyodor Dostoevsky: The Idiot

2024-02-05 | #book #Dostoevsky #read #10 #2023

One of the best books. The first part is easy to read. It doesn’t make much sense to reveal too much about the plot - Prince Myshkin returns to Russia after treatment in Switzerland. He crosses paths, by fate, with Nastasya Filippovna and Rogozhin. These two individuals will be with him throughout the entire book. It’s a tale of love and madness. The second and third parts are challenging to read, but these sections are crucial for a deeper understanding of the characters.

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Fyodor Dostoevsky: Crime and Punishment

2024-02-05 | #book #Dostoevsky #read #10 #2023

A weighty book, profoundly dark. I wouldn’t want to find myself in such a Petersburg. Sonia’s fate is regrettable. Marmeladov, on the other hand, evokes no sympathy; there have been and still are many drunkards in Russia. I’ve personally faced this problem and know how challenging it is to quit. I like Razumikhin; not everyone would go to such lengths for another person. The murder of the old woman is a heavy and senseless scene.

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Dennis Taylor: Bobiverse

2024-02-04 | #book #read #Taylor #10 #2022

An outstanding science fiction series where the protagonist ceases to be entirely human. The latter books may give the impression of a slight dip in the narrative, but in reality, they delve into a multitude of themes: artificial intelligence, eternity, self-discovery, and the complexities of humanity. It is unequivocally worth reading. Finished: 2022 Rating: 10

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Christopher Ruocchio: Sun Eater

2024-02-04 | #book #read #Ruocchio #8 #2022

The hexalogy, a space opera, traverses a myriad of themes, with artificial intelligence taking on a strikingly human semblance. Primarily, it encapsulates the story of the protagonist’s maturation and development within the human empire. Judging by the conclusion, it seems the third book is not the final installment, suggesting the saga continues beyond its current boundaries. Emprire of Silence Howling Dark Demons in White Finished: 2022 Rating: 8

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Alexandr Rudazov: Archimage

2024-02-04 | #book #read #Rudazov #10 #2022

The tale of the archmage Creole, who traversed through Sumer and embarked on a battle against Leng, unfolds with a plethora of characters. Commencing as a humorous fantasy, the narrative gradually introduces serious moments and pivotal choices with each subsequent book. The storyline intricately weaves elements of Lovecraftian monsters and Sumerian religious motifs. In the latter volumes, a sense of weariness and a hastening to conclude the narrative become perceptible. Nevertheless, the books remain excellent.

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