Book 2 was actually worse then book 1, if that was even possible.
Fyodor makes a fool of himself, as always. Just being a rude idiot. Peter and Fyodor bicker back and forth, both acting like complete idiots. The elder quotes biblical scriptures and past visits left and right. Its extremely annoying having most of book 2 being about him and his "Wisdom". Being a member of the Left Hand Path, this book was extremely hard to read. Most of the book could have been taken out without getting rid of anything important. Everyone crying at his feet, praising him, asking him this and that...all meaningless filler. This meaningless filler could of been replaced with one person asking for help. It was way too dragged out!
Ivan alot dumber then i thought. Unless i misread something ((probably did...)), he is trying to make the state serve the church? I mean, how dare the church even expect the state to change its laws in order to coinside with the church. The state represents the combined thoughts of the majority. The church represents the combined thoughts of the minority!!! Father Paisii seems a little bit of a moron as well. He is blinded by his own faith, and therefore not even following his own faith.
These people have to realize (as well as millions more) that the religion they follow and believe in is a religion! Religions are based on faith, not facts. Mere opinions shared by a group of people. That is all.
As someone from the Left Hand Path, it is extremely difficult to continue reading this book. There is no joy in it what-so-ever. If i was a criminal, and my only punishment was that i wouldnt get into "Heaven", then there is no reason for me not to commit more crimes. Physical punishments are more effective, in my opinion. But, everyone has thier own opinions.
My part in this discussion is currently over, before i start ranting uncontrollably, which would be extremely bad seeing my personal opinions and the opposite opinions of the rest of the audience. lol
Hope the rest of you like this book, because i HATE it. It is extremely horrible in every way possible. I cannot think of one way it would be enjoyable. Anyone who DOES enjoy this book should reply to this stating the reason you believe it is enjoyable. Maybe that way, it wont haunt my summer.
