"The Brothers Karamazov (Part 2)": The old Karamazov is greedy and lustful, monopolizing the inheritance left by his wife to his sons, and he is jealous of a romantic woman with his eldest son Dmitri. One night, Dmitry suspected that his lover was having a tryst with the old man, so he broke into his home and almost beat the old man to death in a rage. After he fled in panic, the old Karamazov's illegitimate son Smerdyakov, who was hiding in the dark and pretending to be ill, secretly killed the old man, causing a complicated and confusing murder that shocked the whole of Russia, and triggered a series of thrilling events. The work shows the intricate social and family conflicts and human tragedy, and embodies the highest artistic achievement of the writer's life.
Reader comments
This book was such an eye-opener for me! The character of Old Karamazov is too vivid. His greed and lust are annoying, but you have to admire the author's portrayal of human nature. Every character in the story has his or her own story and personality. Dmitry's impulsiveness, Ivan's contradictions, and the mysterious illegitimate son Smerdyakov all left a deep impression on me. This book is like an intricate human puzzle, thrilling to read but thought-provoking. Highly recommended!
This book was such an eye-opener for me! The character of Old Karamazov is too vivid. His greed and lust are annoying, but you have to admire the author's portrayal of human nature. Every character in the story has his or her own story and personality. Dmitry's impulsiveness, Ivan's contradictions, and the mysterious illegitimate son Smerdyakov all left a deep impression on me. This book is like an intricate human puzzle, thrilling to read but thought-provoking. Highly recommended!