EVERYONE Has Read This but Me - The Catch-Up Book Club discussion

Hello Readers!
This is the Pre-Read thread for the March 2021 Classics selection. This month we will be reading Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. Please note that this is a SPOILER FREE discussion.

Who's planning to join in on this read? What are your expectations in picking this book up?

Dang! Now THIS is the type of book that would actually (ironically?) benefit from being in a longer, quarterly type of read, where members have more than 1 month to read this (amazing) novel. There is just SO. MUCH. in this book to ponder; I'd hate for ppl to miss anything or damper enjoyment in any way for the sake of trying to 'cram it in' by the deadline....But also, I am a huge worrywart and get stressed about things way too easily --Jen from Quebec :0)

Jen from Quebec :0) wrote: "Dang! Now THIS is the type of book that would actually (ironically?) benefit from being in a longer, quarterly type of read, where members have more than 1 month to read this (amazing) novel. There..."

Yes, it is a long one! But since it's our March read, it could be started now and be finished by end-March. That's two months to enjoy it!

I wont be joining for this one, but I have read it before. It's one of my absolute favorites, though I'm leery of re-reading it as I read The Brothers Karamazov by him last year and... it was the worst book I read all year. I'm afraid the Hate of Karamazov will color my reading. I will re-read it in a few years.

Yes this book is a long one but it's definitely readable. I think we had two weeks to read it when I was in college and I definitely finished it faster then that (because enjoyment not obligation).

Good luck and enjoy!

P.S. A tip: write down all the characters names, Most characters are referred to by three different names depending on who they are talking to.

Ok . . . I'm in. But I just finished War and Peace and last year finished The Brothers Karamozov. I admit a slight tremor of fear at another Russian novel so soon. lol.

Definitely going to go with the Audible for this one. It really helps me with the names.

Looking forward to reading it! I kept it on hold a while a back. I'll dive right in :)

I so want to read it, I have heard so much about this book and have high expectations but I have to wait till April, I am super busy in March. :(

I'm in! This will be the first book I join the group on. I'm looking forward to it. I think I'm going to listen to the online as I read along.

I won't be reading this in March as I read it for the second time last year! It is one of my favourite books, and a great place to start with Russian classics. Hope everyone enjoys it

just started and I take back my reluctance. nothing like Brothers Karamazov. I'm about 7 percent in and addicted. I can tell this is going to be a great book.

This novel is so good. I remember doing a compare and contrast paper between Jean Valjean and Raskolnikov.

I have just started this one. Looking forward to the discussion!

I think this is the one Big Book people should attempt, if not wanting to try any other Big Read. I loved it best of all.

I have been wanting to read this for a while - glad to be able to discuss it with y'all.

I am enjoying this book so much. glad I joined this group. I'm about 26 percent in so far. the audiobook narrator is really good as well.

first time reading this book in its entirety, hope it won’t disappoint!

I’m excited to start this book! I recently purchased it after seeing it come up in the show The Flight Attendant and it’s always been on my “books to read” list. I’m glad I came across this group.

April, loved your description about the book and think it's so apt. It's my most unexpected favourite chunky novel.

Great to hear you're enjoying the audiobook, Frances.

Amber, you have to link us to your paper now, what a tease!

Frances wrote: "I am enjoying this book so much. glad I joined this group. I'm about 26 percent in so far. the audiobook narrator is really good as well."

Frances which narrator did you go with? I'm listening to Anthony Heald and he's fantastic.