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Notes from a Dead House by Fyodor Dostoevsky
4.25
challenging funny informative inspiring reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

This is the first Dostoevsky that I’ve read. I found it hard to speed through, and had to pace myself with two chapters a pet sitting. 
I also found reading the forward VERY helpful to glean some context about Dostoevsky’s background and life before hard labor camp.