I got this one because both my mother and I have been curious to read some Dostoyevsky - and this one was short enough and the premise looked interesting. I must admit, by the end of the book I wasn't sure what exactly had happened after all. I mean, the landlady in question narrates a story, but you're not sure what to infer from it, and then you get another explanation, but before the narration you had gotten the rumours, and... I don't know, maybe this book is for smarter pplz. Or maybe the point is to get you to think and wonder, rather than understand what's going on.
The writing was beautiful, though. And I think it would be a fascinating read if you're a more character-oriented reader, as opposed to plot-oriented like I am.
I don't know, maybe this book is for smarter pplz. Or maybe the point is to get you to think and wonder, rather than understand what's going on.