So, Dukes
Finished "A hero of our time" by Lermontov
Started it in winter, but took a break. Anw.
If you want to see how narcissistic with litromantic tendencies justify his actions, how he bends the reality to "proof" that he must do awful things, because fate chose him as her main instrument - please read it!
I really like the transition between "another person" view of Gregory and his own mind
The character is painful to observe and actually petty, that he will never change his life for the better
But dont sympathize with him EVER.
This novel was written with the intent to combine MAJOR FLAWS of young (and not so) people: narcissistic, apathetic, easily bored, prideful, reckless, refuses to have deep/romantic/platonic connection to anybody. You might think, that Gregory must be really "cartoony" with the description like this, you will be mistaken. Yes, stealing horses, dueling, unintentional murder - not what you would expect from a real life human. But the thought process, beliefs, reactions are indeed so real
His breakdown moment is not a "awww, poor guy :'(" moment, but the inescapable consequences of his beliefs and actions. Which IS IMPORTANT to show punishment (at least emotional one) if your previous acts are immoral (looking on modern scenarists)
Anw, novel is great, good balance between interactions and descriptions. Caucasus mountains are always great to "look at". I wanted to beat up the protag every chapter he was inᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ