I'm reading Notes From The Underground right now and I'm kind of excited about it because so many people have told me that reading this has changed their lives and so forth. I got a compilation book of his and this one is in it.

Kind of reminds me of a cross between Steppenwolfe and Catcher In The Rye. I mean, the guy sounds like a cross between Hermann and Holden.

Anyways, I'm still near the beginning. Just thought I'd put this out there.

Cheers,
Lost

I absolutely adored notes from teh underground. it certainly didn't change my life but it was a kick ass book, one of the best existentialist novels i've read. post again when you've finished, i Love to talk about this book

thanks for reminding me, ive been meaning to pick that up. once i do, id be happy to contribute to conversation.

ps. notes from thee underground is also a kickass pigface album. but i digress...

I finished Notes From Underground, In The Hospital, and Dream Of A Ridiculous Man.

I was very touched by all of them. And I'm still mulling over Dream Of A Ridiculous Man. It almost makes me question my nihilism...

Cheers,
Lost

now its time to move on to the novels. the brothers karamazov is one of my favorites ever. is it just me, or are russian writers from that period not just fucking great?

the "the grand inquisitor" chapter of the brothers karamazov is something ive read hundreds of times, very thought provoking.

I've just started reading devils (his third major work I think) and I'm really enjoying it. His characters come off has genuinely human, at times I actually laugh at the crazy antics of Stepan Trofimovich which really seem like the responses of a real person. I also enjoy the writing style, Its a pretty thick read but it flows smoothly (chalk that up to the translator in part). Anyway, If anyone else has read this one I'd like to hear their opinion.

i read crime and punishment and would like to know if i have gained the right idea of it.

with out screaming off on a torrent, are we supposed to see that although you have not been caught you punish your self for your crimes until you either die or confess.

i say this as we see the mental breakdown of our main character as the police cheif tries to get him down.

what was the idea behind the book if that was not it???