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Notes from the Underground
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 4 hrs and 21 mins
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Summary
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.
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- William
- 17-03-22
excellent
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.
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- Robert
- 28-03-18
Not what I was expecting but not in a bad way
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.
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- Kindle Customer
- 29-05-19
A short classic from one of the greatest authors
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
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- Anthony W.
- 10-10-20
Unique
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!
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- Anonymous User
- 11-04-18
masterful piece as always
would not have expected less from dostoevsky. remarkable understanding and expression of every human's shortcomings
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- Elijah Kardia
- 20-01-19
Good, but not Dostoevsky's finest
Difficult reading. But like all Dostoevsky's books get's better at the end. The final few chapters are particularly good.
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- el-suri
- 05-05-22
brilliant
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. Brilliant performance. Unexpectedly funny and yet poignant.
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- Billy
- 19-02-24
Got right into his head (my head)
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.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-10-24
The depthless honesty
This book has been a profound reflection of myself and yet again I’m astonished by Dostoevsky’s work
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- Anonymous User
- 05-12-21
Great book
Now my favourite book, a great insight into how our brains work and why some are mad if they work a little more efficiently.
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