A review by mikathereviewer
White Nights by Fyodor Dostoevsky

emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

That book was crazy. I was thinking of reading it for a while and forgot why I never done it and it took me by surprise when I read the very reason that made me uncomfortable reading the book; P3d0philia. At first I thought it was a cute love story, but then I found out how old Nastenka was and how old Matryona already was. But then I remembered that in the century Dostoevsky wrote this was a norm, so I could live with that. But still gave me a wtf moment. 

Anyway, except that it triggered me a bit it was very interesting. Short, but interesting. The whole idea to meet at night as they also met the first time at night was so cool and then their stories, especial the 'pinning' part. I thought I read strange stories, but this one was more than just strange. But also relatable.

It was relatable, as the characters didn't have a normal sleep schedule, didn't act like robots and were authentic. Had a hard life and might never made any friends. And they both loved. As love happens so often. 

Really liked the writing style once again! It's old, but still so good!! 

Lastly, except the relationship with a minor and adult I also disliked the ending as Nastenka acted like a whore and I despised that on her. Also disliked how Matryona accepted her offer, which she wrote down in the letter. Both are so foolish. Probably done on purpose, but it still ruined the whole mood for me.
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