Something that I forgot to comment in the video, was about the style of writing of Dostoyevsky. I find it a bit clumsy... and I don't know if this is the best word, I'm sure more eloquent people can find a better one... but I already felt this during the reading of "The Gambler" and "The Idiot". The particular style of writing of Dosto does not particular appeal to me. It makes the reading experience a bit difficult and not very pleasant. Of course, as I mention in the video, there are dialogues that I appretiated, but I'm talking about the book as a all. Do you feel the same? I know I'm not alone, because I heard other people talking about this. But I would really like to hear from you guys!
I'm of the opinion that you should try every genre to see what works for you, and, even, to read a book for yourself even if it has low rating, so in that way you can form your own opinion on it. And also things like the age that you read a certain book, and the circunstances in life in which you are affect your perspective on a reading. So what may not work now, may work in the future, and vice-versa. But for me books are not unanimous. There are cases that what for me is excellent for another person is the worst. I think taste as a lot to do with it.
I've read The Crime and the Punishment when I was only 12. I still think I was too young to read it. My head was full of this novel throughout my teenage days. So what I mean is Dostoyevsky may not be good for those who are not ready.
@@anzinn I agree with you, I think there are books and authors that people should be more parsimonious to when they read. But it also may be that for certain reasons like the style of writing, the characterization of characters, the style of the dialogues, the changes in the plot, etc. are not in synchrony with your personal taste and make you not enjoy a certain book. And I think that's ok. You may understand the significance of the book but, at the same time, noy enjoy the reading experience.
Really?! in russian?! Uau.. that's something else!! 👏 In conversation with a friend and from some of the things I read about Dosto life, he was having to get things publish quickly to pay debts, and he also was extorted, basically, by his publisher... so... I guess we can think that he would have very short deadlines to get things done, so he would have to write quickly. So I don't know if in other circunstances perhaps is style would be more refined... who knows!
@@smillabutryn7517 Oh I see! Well I find that having the possibility of reading in the original language is the optimal experience. I hope to learn different languages throughout my life so I'm able to do that 🙂
Something that I forgot to comment in the video, was about the style of writing of Dostoyevsky. I find it a bit clumsy... and I don't know if this is the best word, I'm sure more eloquent people can find a better one... but I already felt this during the reading of "The Gambler" and "The Idiot".
The particular style of writing of Dosto does not particular appeal to me. It makes the reading experience a bit difficult and not very pleasant.
Of course, as I mention in the video, there are dialogues that I appretiated, but I'm talking about the book as a all.
Do you feel the same? I know I'm not alone, because I heard other people talking about this.
But I would really like to hear from you guys!
Try “The white nights” or “ The Idiot”. I guess it's related to what's your choice and your mode of that moment.
I will certainly try other books by Dosto. "The Idiot" I already read, and it didn't really work for me either. I just have to continue trying!
Dostoievski is for everybody.
I'm of the opinion that you should try every genre to see what works for you, and, even, to read a book for yourself even if it has low rating, so in that way you can form your own opinion on it.
And also things like the age that you read a certain book, and the circunstances in life in which you are affect your perspective on a reading. So what may not work now, may work in the future, and vice-versa.
But for me books are not unanimous. There are cases that what for me is excellent for another person is the worst. I think taste as a lot to do with it.
I've read The Crime and the Punishment when I was only 12. I still think I was too young to read it. My head was full of this novel throughout my teenage days. So what I mean is Dostoyevsky may not be good for those who are not ready.
@@anzinn I agree with you, I think there are books and authors that people should be more parsimonious to when they read. But it also may be that for certain reasons like the style of writing, the characterization of characters, the style of the dialogues, the changes in the plot, etc. are not in synchrony with your personal taste and make you not enjoy a certain book. And I think that's ok. You may understand the significance of the book but, at the same time, noy enjoy the reading experience.
I am not a fan either...and i could read Dostoyevsky in Russian.😎
Really?! in russian?! Uau.. that's something else!! 👏
In conversation with a friend and from some of the things I read about Dosto life, he was having to get things publish quickly to pay debts, and he also was extorted, basically, by his publisher... so... I guess we can think that he would have very short deadlines to get things done, so he would have to write quickly. So I don't know if in other circunstances perhaps is style would be more refined... who knows!
@@booksanddoodlesreads I am quite old :)....and I was born in Eastern Bloc ...we were tought Russian at school.... :)
@@smillabutryn7517 Oh I see! Well I find that having the possibility of reading in the original language is the optimal experience. I hope to learn different languages throughout my life so I'm able to do that 🙂