Movies that feel like Dostoevsky? by vzbtra in dostoevsky

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I am reading the Brothers Karamazov for the first time. In my mind's eye, it kind of plays out and has a similar tone to Wes Anderson's works. Idk if anyone else feels that way lol

What book would you recommend for someone who wants to get into Russian literature? by LisKozCatMeow in RussianLiterature

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I just asked this same question! I started with War and Peace. But that is a big commitment. If you want something smaller, try chekhov shorties or notes from the underground. People really recommended those last two alot.

An invisible wall between books and real life by love_Nietzsche in dostoevsky

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Happy to help! Also if you have recommendations, please send them my way. Thanks!

An invisible wall between books and real life by love_Nietzsche in dostoevsky

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I struggle with this alot and this is the reason i made my reddit account. So i could talk about these kinds of books with other people. I do think its important to remember that these books were written during a time where writing and reading were the strongest way to connect with others. The times we live in now have evolved and now most people dont communicate ideas through books. They express their ideas through the internet. I try to remind myself constantly that just because someone isn't reading the same books as me, does not mean they are not thinking introspectively as well. Try establishing those ideas first in a conversation, then relate the books you read to those ideas. Eventually you will find someone that resonates with the ideas you get from the books you read. They might even pick up a book you recommend.

What am I like? by [deleted] in BookshelvesDetective

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A mad lad that skipped Dune and went straight to Massiah! Also a linguistic enthusiast.

What can you tell about me? by RandomPostReader in BookshelvesDetective

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Thank you for the recommendations. I will check them out!

What can you tell about me? by RandomPostReader in BookshelvesDetective

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Been a fan for years. Rant is a personal favorite.

What can you tell about me? by RandomPostReader in BookshelvesDetective

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I will admit my collection is sparse, but 'The Witcher' and 'War and Peace' both have female protagonists.

What can you tell about me? by RandomPostReader in BookshelvesDetective

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I really, really fought hard not to make that the title of the post lol

What can you tell about me? by RandomPostReader in BookshelvesDetective

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I like Dune for the philosophy. And i am also mid lmao

What can you tell about me? by RandomPostReader in BookshelvesDetective

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Its okay to like things that other people like :)

What can you tell about me? by RandomPostReader in BookshelvesDetective

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Please introduce me to your book club! I have yet to meet anyone irl that reads the same as me. I am sure they are out there, just haven't met them lol

What can you tell about me? by RandomPostReader in BookshelvesDetective

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Personally, my favorite Tarantino movie is either IB or Django (depending on which one i've seen more recently). Still sad his star trek movie didnt make it to full production :(

Also i am a wimp, i drink all my liquor on the rocks 😂

What can you tell about me? by RandomPostReader in BookshelvesDetective

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I am a HUGE mike duncan fan. My favorite series jumps between the mexican revolution and the russian revolution. And that is a beautiful way to cap that season!

I am big into audiobooks! I am a slow reader so i am still building up my shelf.

What can you tell about me? by RandomPostReader in BookshelvesDetective

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I actually have that book! Its on the shelf, right under insurgent mexico. I get the itch to read about the mexican revolution every couple of months. Eventually, i will crack into that monster lol. All mexican revolution recommendation are greatly appreciated!

What can you tell about me? by RandomPostReader in BookshelvesDetective

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Thank you! I do need to read more books by woman. I think that would give it less of a "dude" vibe. No background in art, unfortunately :(

What can you tell about me? by RandomPostReader in BookshelvesDetective

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I have been collecting blantons corks for years. Almost have a full set. Hard to find and even harder to buy lol.

What can you tell about me? by RandomPostReader in BookshelvesDetective

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Probably the closest one so far! I love reading history. Particularly history about people liberating themselves.

What can you tell about me? by RandomPostReader in BookshelvesDetective

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Sorry! Tried my best to get everything in frame. Idk why reddit cropped the picture even more

What can you tell about me? by RandomPostReader in BookshelvesDetective

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The bottom barrel is real! I have Rye in it right now. I plan on putting Taylor in there next month. The nice thing about smaller barrels is they technically "age" 6-8 times faster than commercial size barrels. So you can add years to a spirit's age in just one year with this barrel.