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What was your favorite read of 2023? (beehaw.org)
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[–] Bebo@literature.cafe 2 points 9 months ago (2 children)

I've read 3 books by Dostoevsky, Crime and Punishment, Demons and The Brothers Karamazov. TBK's my favourite. When I first read C&P, I read the Constance Garnett translation. I found the book to be OK but a little slow. Later when I read the P&V translation, I some how found it to be a faster read. I guess the translation that you try (provided you are not reading the original Russian) matters as far as reading enjoyment goes. I would say C&P is a faster read (as far as I remember) compared to TBK. I think it can be a good starting point for trying out Dostoevsky. And yes, The Master And Margarita is definitely amazing.

[–] Valmond@beehaw.org 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Just bought a used copy of TBK we'll see when it arrives!

[–] Bebo@literature.cafe 1 points 8 months ago

I hope you enjoy it!

[–] Valmond@beehaw.org 2 points 9 months ago

Thanks, almost makes me think about it :-)