Book 1 discussion

Book 1

Book 1

by Samantha Giordano -
Number of replies: 8

I think all the characters are developed very well by the author. I love how the point of view is from the elders.approve

So far I like Alyosha the most, but I think he's the authors favorite so he will be portrayed the best anyways. He just seems so kind and loveable.

My least favorite character is Fyodor, the father. I think he is rude and unable to show love. I don't blame his first wife for leaving. His second wife didn't even know what she was getting into when they eloped. He also neglected his children. I was very suprised when Alyosha built a strong bond with his father. I didn't see that coming.

Im not going to lie, i fell asleep while trying to read this book. But, it is getting more interesting as i keep reading, though. Now i can cross one thing off my to do list.

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by Tariq Elagamy -
But you forgot about the key number one character in all of the book...Gregory!

And I am a firm believer that Gregory gives the narration, not the elders, that's why he is so cool.
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by Bobby Hayter -
I think that for most of us, Alyosha is going to be the favorite and Fyodor the least favorite. Unless you are Tariq. In which case you will find someone who isn't a main character, but still there, and make him your favorite.
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by Marlene Azar -
I also was suprised that Alyosha got along with his father so well.  Aloysha also had a strong relationship with Dmitry, who also leads despicable lifestyle.  Maybe he just feels drawn towards them so he can help them.
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by Victoria Bunker -

Although I have not completely finished Book 1, I agree with Sam. So far my favorite character is Alyosha, his compassion towards everyone and inability to judge makes his character very inturiging. But the narrator does seem to be particial to him so it does not surprise me that most of us like him.

My least favorite character then would probably be the father, Fyodor. I just don't understand how someone could practically forget they have children in their home and continue on with so many inappropriate activities(that shall remain nameless...GROSS!)

 And unfortunately I can also agree with Sam on one more thing, i too fell asleep several times trying to read this book. But I am taking it with me to Mississippi over the next week and the drive down should give me plenty of non- sleepy. readable hours. See yall when i get back!:D

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by Victoria Bunker -

Although I have not completely finished Book 1, I agree with Sam. So far my favorite character is Alyosha, his compassion towards everyone and inability to judge makes his character very inturiging. But the narrator does seem to be particial to him so it does not surprise me that most of us like him.

My least favorite character then would probably be the father, Fyodor. I just don't understand how someone could practically forget they have children in their home and continue on with so many inappropriate activities(that shall remain nameless...GROSS!)

 And unfortunately I can also agree with Sam on one more thing, i too fell asleep several times trying to read this book. But I am taking it with me to Mississippi over the next week and the drive down should give me plenty of non- sleepy. readable hours. See yall when i get back!:D

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by Brittany Brooks -
I definitely agree with you.
Alyosha does seem favored by the author, but it also falls in line with everyone else in the book finding Alyosha so lovable. He just has that presence about him that draws people in.
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by Shelby Woodby -

I noticed that too, how the narrator speaks of Alyosha like he's a prince or something, like he's perfect. Which, he is a respectable character in my eyes, but I think a lot of that has to do with the narrator's perspective on the guy.

And...this book is a faller-asleeper.