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I was expecting this to be very difficult to get through, but after reading about 75 pages I found it hard to put down. Though it is a slightly depressing story, there are a lot of interesting ethical questions discussed. The main character questions the difference between an army general and a person who murders someone that is really not good for society, and questions why one is revered and why the other is condemed. Anyway, considering the current war with Iraq, I found the ideas interesting
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Mar 12, 2008
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it was amazing
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Love this book. Of the Russian classics, this is one of my favorites.
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