Fyodor Dostoevsky

at first glance, this book may not be desirable or to be picked up by a general reader, even an avid one. (unless you're fond of Dostoevsky's works)---even regarding its vast popularity in the classic literature sphere. (i thought it was fully about nihillism which i don't really like.) philosophy is intimidating, and this book is, too. however, it is to be read with a grain of salt and not to take everything said seriously.

it touched depths in my cognitivity with its tone of spite, ridicule, and self-loathing; it's humanising and not condescending. (i am that way, too, but i am recovering from it.) the Underground man is a spiteful, unattractive man that narrates and describes his life to be horrible and questions why he lives. he is very isolate, as seen from his interactions with his fellow citizens, his previous school's acquaintances, and the woman he hated yet connected especially with, Liza.

i think the book's comments on conciousness is authentic to its core.

it had laughs here and there due to the way the Underground man puts himself in the book---instances such as him insulting his acquaintances behind their backs and accepting his fate.

worth a read.

8.5/10.