Book Review: The Brothers Karamazov

Book mentioned in this video
The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky (translated by Constance Garnett)

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[MarievanMil]

Lovely you discussed this book. Having these different viewpoints especially in terms of religion sounds very interesting. You definitely convinced me to put this on my TBR list.

[bhattkris]

The characters are existentialist mostly, except the youngest Karamazov. But he too is no prophet, though liked by all for his leaning to religion.

[CravingBooks]

Hell yes, the much-anticipated review from Michael! This was so well-thought-out and engaging. It's funny you said that you were lazy and just filmed this without much thought, but what you did end up saying in your review was well-put and thought out. Probably because you spent so much time with the book. Good for you for getting rid of the script :)
I must start actually reading him. I

[vaporreads]

Great review. A must read for any reader. What I wasnt expecting when reading it was the humor, it cracked me up at times.

[MarieBergCarlsen]

Great review! :) I liked that you compared it to Crime and Punishment as more people have probably read that one :) xx

[estherpyle]

Great review I'm so excited to read this one!!! :) I love the themes you have drawn out here!

[jakobtanner]

Totally agree with this review. I found Karamazov incredibly difficult and missed that thriller aspect of Crime and Punishment. I thought the final 200 pages of the novel were epic especially the court scenes! Great review :)

[clementine]

Thank you for a great review ! I feel ready to read that one very soon since I already liked Crime and Punishment.

[Amysdustybookshelf]

I have a copy of this on my shelf that I haven't read yet. I have read a number of his other works though. It's been about six years since I read Crime and Punishment. Maybe a should reread that. Thanks for the review! :)

[studylit]

Great review! I'm still making my way through this book, but I will hopefully be able to chat with you about it soon! While I usually script or at least bullet point my reviews, I enjoy your free-flowing review style. I think the most important thing is to just to do whatever you feel comfortable doing :)

[ThatsWhatSheRead]

Awesome review! He's been one of those authors I've always found intimidating, but I think I'll take your advice and start with Crime and Punishment soon.

[timetoread]

Totally agree with what you said about authenticity and not having a script. I feel super fake and like I am lying if I plan out what I am going to say before I say it..not sure why. But I like watching and making videos where it is just a conversation about books that you are having with a friend, only you have to wait for a response from your friend, lol. Great review, but this is probably going to be my first Dostoyevsky anyways, hahaha. Mostly because it may be the only one I own? That could be a lie, but whatever...plus this sounds super freaggin interesting.

[thisisyrrobotfriend]

I think off the cuff is working great for you. I have to read Dostoyevsky, don't know why I haven't picked him up yet. Think I have Crime and Punishment even. This one sounds so interesting

[KathleenAnnBooks]

I had the Penguin version of this in my hands on Friday when I was book shopping and I ended up putting it back. I always feel like I should rad Anna Karenina first...different author, I know. I've read almost no Russian literature. Where would you recommend I start?

[LiteraryGladiators]

Thank you for this very thorough review of a Dostoevsky book that has had my interest for a period of time. The story of three brothers, one being religious, one agnostic, and the other atheist, definitely sounds appealing. The philosophical part may require some work, though. I will probably begin with Crime & Punishment. Have you read The Idiot? What did you think of that novel? -Josh

[tigerinthetunnel]

Mike, which translation to read for Crime and Punishment?