Notes from the Underground

babbys first Dostoevsky book

>>8999617
Read it and find out in a couple hours. Then come back and we can talk about it.

Be careful. You might just find yourself having a problem with nihilism afterwards.

>>8999663
>hours
I was reading it for weeks. Couldn't bring myself to complete it because of how boring and uninspired it is.

>>8999617
I found it unbearable. I hardly ever abandon books, but this was a notable exception. There's just nothing in it to like. Not the style, the protagonist, or the plot (or lack thereof.)

The author believed in redemption through suffering. And he's making sure you get some ...

OP here.

Just finished reading the first part, and I must say, I`m impressed. Found it to be a very pleasant read, despite all the bitterness the underground man exhales. Found his philosophy to be quite interesting as well. I even agree with him at some points. The level of psychological depth found in it is amazing. Guess I gotta finish this one and read the rest of his books.

>>8999848
High school detected

>>8999848
Be specific if you want to generate diacussion of the book. You can summarize what you wrote in "i thought it was a good book," and save all time reading the rest.

>>8999851
>going to high school in 2017
Great point.

>>8999694
You gave up too early. Only the first third or so is plotless.

>>8999694
Are you a woman?

>>8999617
Stradlater and the prostitute.

>>8999946
How does Stradlater resemble the Underground Man??

>>8999961
No, the military guy who won't move. They both have a failure to assert oneself against another man followed by a failure to connect with a woman.

>>8999689
this

>>8999921
>trying to get laid on an anonymous IB
Your virginity is showing.