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Notes from the Underground

By: Fyodor Dostoevsky
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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 A predecessor to such monumental works such as Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov, Notes From Underground represents a turning point in Dostoyevsky's writing towards the more political side.

In this work, we follow the unnamed narrator of the story, who, disillusioned by the oppression and corruption of the society in which he lives, withdraws from that society into the underground. A dark and politically charged novel, Notes From Underground is Dostoyevsky at his best.

Public Domain (P)2009 christianaudio.com Classics Fiction Genre Fiction Political Thought-Provoking

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A truly amazing introduction to Fyodor's works! This book will make you pause and think at many stages, do you relate to the protagonist? How can such a book still be so relevant to day to day life. Brilliant.

excellent

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Found it quite different to his other work, which is supposed to be the point I think. Can't say I enjoyed it as much as Crime and Punishment or The Brothers Karamazov, but it was clever, uncomfortable and thought provoking. Mercifully short.

Not what I was expecting but not in a bad way

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Thoroughly enjoyed the heavy topic and the existential dread discussed. The works of Dostoevsky will never seize to be considered nothing short of continuous masterpieces. A struggled mind depicted in such few pages requires abnormal literary skills which Dostoevsky certainly possesses. 10/10

A short classic from one of the greatest authors

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This book is a good story telling book however Dostievsky does not tell you where the character goes wrong so you must think for yourself to learn from the main character's mistakes. If you can then there is much to learn from this book!

Unique

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would not have expected less from dostoevsky. remarkable understanding and expression of every human's shortcomings

masterful piece as always

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Difficult reading. But like all Dostoevsky's books get's better at the end. The final few chapters are particularly good.

Good, but not Dostoevsky's finest

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I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. Brilliant performance. Unexpectedly funny and yet poignant.

brilliant

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I think a lot of the first half of the book went over my head, though there are some points that stuck. The 2nd half of the book was more digestible for me, more written as someone telling a story.

The narrative is extremely profound in its way of displaying the motivations and thoughts of a truly contemptuous man. The main character is extremely honest, allowing us to understand his contempt and self consciousness deeply, and if you are being truly honest with yourself, you can resonate with many of the feelings described.

I was so immersed with the 2nd half of the book I didn’t want to put it down. I’m going to go back and reposten to the first half now to reflect on those thoughts.

Got right into his head (my head)

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This book has been a profound reflection of myself and yet again I’m astonished by Dostoevsky’s work

The depthless honesty

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Now my favourite book, a great insight into how our brains work and why some are mad if they work a little more efficiently.

Great book

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