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Average rating4.1
Such a vast and philosophical book. All the common themes of religion and the struggle of Russia between east and west are there. unless you do not know the philosophical and ideological movements of that age you are probably not going to finish this book. I was relieved myself when i got to the end and understood so little that i had to look for analysis and go back to some chapters and read again.
It is basically about an anarchistic revolutionary society, that creates a lot of excitement in the high society in a time where lots of new ideas are circulating around. But when you give a little finger to the devil it might take the whole arm, and i can assure you that the book offers havoc and destruction in biblical proportions..
Ps. This edition was not annotated. Make sure you get an annotated one unless you are not fluent in french.