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. Essentially, it’s as if the reader experiences imprisonment themselves. It’s definitely worth reading, and perhaps comparing it to “Demons”, I would start with the Notes. It was incredibly intriguing!

Finished: 2022

Rating: 10