A review by crispycaulfield
White Nights by Fyodor Dostoevsky

inspiring reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I probably would've liked this a lot more if it was longer. It's so short that I don't have time to feel for the characters whatsoever. I did enjoy some of the writing style, like there's very good quotes in there that are almost better out of context. Ultimately I'm glad I read it but I'm just completely unphazed. Maybe I'll re-read it later on in life and it'll hit differently, I don't know. For now I feel like there's better bittersweet stories about interpersonal relationships between star-crossed lovers.