What is your favorite Russian novel, and why?
Ok, the why has not to be strictly because of its well-written prose or any other technical feature... I'm aiming towards something like emotional connection.
War and Peace (and this edition in particular), since this book was my dad's last Christmas gift back then in 2021. Around that time, everything felt so vivid, so special, like, every single friendship I had, every person I used to speak with was bestowing in my life something truly delightful and meaningful. I remember reading it in winter at 7am with a nice cup of coffee besides me, and after that, a nice and cozy Russian session.
Over time, every time I pay a glance to this book, I'm transported to those marvelous mornings when everything felt right, when there were no maladies, when I thought I could one day go to Russia and meet my beloved Russian friends....
