Rating: 9/10
Favorite Character: Dunya
Honestly, I thought this was a pretty good book. It’s really interesting, and each of its six sections has a plot of its own, as well as the overarching plot. The characters are all interesting and complex. It provides an in-depth exploration of society, in particular class and gender. It also has an interesting exploration of morality. Like War and Peace, it’s very philosophical, and the author has a habit of going on long rants. However, the plot is quite interesting, and the characters are relatable (do not judge me for this- please). It explores gender dynamics in a way I did not expect from a 19th century male author, and the clash of the Western Enlightenment ideology mixing with Orthodox traditional Russian culture was very interesting.
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