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I'm coming up on the hallowed "Grand Inquisitor" chapter of The Brothers Karamazov, and am noticing its beauty as a novel. I believe that it is more refined than Crime and Punishment, and perhaps better written, but I still place Crime and Punishment above it, due to Raskolnikov's character. What do you guys think?
Generally, everyone I know tend to agree that The Brothers Karamazov is Dostoevsky's crowning literary achievement. I share their opinion, obviously, although I must admit it's been some time since I last read C&P. I probably should read it again and possibly reshape my opinion. But until then, TBK remains my personal favourite.
'The Brothers Karamazov' and a sunny 'The Idiot' are head and shoulders above the grim 'Crime and Punishment'.
Isn't the characterisation of Fyodor Pavlovich Karamazov superb?
I think I like Smerdyakov the best, actually. Even though he's a minor character.
Ivan, Fyodor and Smerdyakov are more interesting then ''only'' Raskolnikov. Though Crime and Punishment has unique and the best structure in literature, I like Brothers Karamazov more; it's...the best!
I just love Raskolnikov. He always reminds me of myself in the worst situations.
I'd recommend Brothers Karamazov over Crime and Punishment any second. It's such a superb piece of literature and it contains "Grand Inquisitor".
I was wandering which novel to turn to after Crime & Punishment... which I thought was a brilliant read being my first experience of Dostoyevsky. Seems like The Brothers Karamazov is the way to go? :)
I was thinking about reading Notes from the Underground next to get a better understanding of his life; but after reading the comments from you fine people, TBK is on the way :thumbs_up
It's going to change you life, trust me
'The Idiot' is also a masterpiece.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Beard
I'm only one-fifth of the way through TBK, and I think it will leave a much greater impression on my than C&P did. In other words, so far the book is AMAZING.
The scary thing is I couldn't help but to think how similar my latest ex-girlfriend is to Dmitri...imagine that.
Notes from the Underground won't help too much, but Memoirs from Death Home will.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Beard
The Brothers Karamazov introduces some of Dostoevsky's most brilliant characters in my opinion, and some of the most brilliant characters I've ever come across in any piece of literature honestly. They're so well-defined. When I first read it, I remember liking how much time was put into introducing the character Gregory, though as you read on you find his part in the story is even more-so minor than amazing characters like Smerdyakov and even more elaborate ones like Ivan, Alyosha, and the infamous Fyodor (who brings most of the humor to the story in my opinion)
I really can not distinguish between the two, both are equally appealing, scintillating and enrapturing.
I really wish to know why any one should like Smerdyakov, a guy like that.