I'm still reeling from my Nana experience. Zola has created such a vivid world that it's impossible to come away from it untouched or unscathed. Nana, herself, is larger than life even as a sense of doom hangs over her from the start. I sometimes had trouble keeping up with who was who - especially all … Continue reading Nana | Émile Zola
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The Brothers Karamazov | Fyodor Dostoyevsky #ccspin
The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky was my pick for the Classic Club Spin #4 .I knew that reading 985 pages by the 1st Jan would be a big ask, especially with Christmas, New Year's Eve and an interstate holiday to keep me otherwise occupied. So I don't feel guilty about admitting that, tonight, I'm only … Continue reading The Brothers Karamazov | Fyodor Dostoyevsky #ccspin