White Nights (Penguin Little Black Classics)

I just finished White Nights by Dostoevsky, and wow—this little book packs a punch. It's a short read, but it perfectly captures loneliness, hope, and heartbreak in just a few pages. The story follows a dreamy, introverted guy who meets a girl during St. Petersburg’s “white nights” (when the sun barely sets), and they form a deep but fleeting connection. If you’ve ever been lost in your own thoughts or had a love that didn’t last, this one will hit home. The writing is poetic and emotional, making you really feel for the main character. The Penguin Little Black Classics edition is also great—compact, stylish, and easy to carry around. The only downside? Some people have received copies with minor damage, but mine arrived just fine. If you’re into classic literature and don’t mind a little melancholy, I highly recommend this book. It's a quick but powerful read!

The print is a good quality, but the size is a lot smaller than I thought it was.

I really love this book. I’ve read it over 5 times now

definitely an interesting read, felt a bit empty in the end; however, I still enjoyed it. its also quiet short, I finished it on the train ride. the protagonist seemed somewhat relatable to me in the sense that he truly craved any sort of interactions and was ultimately lonely

Perfect pocket size book. One of Dostoevskys many impressive works.

It’s really a “the inside is what matters” type of book. Ugliest looking, awkwardly big and skinny book. I’m crossing my fingers that the translation is good.

This is a cheap independently published reprint. I’m guessing it is the Constance Garnet translation, but I don’t know. I give it 2 stars instead of 1 because it is a hardcover edition and the print size is acceptable.

It’s about half the size of a normal book, but don’t let that stop you from buying it! It’s so small because if it were a normal books size it would be extremely thin!

Great story but the book came in bad condition the cover had scratch marks and the edges were scuffed

A surprisingly small-sized book, lean read! The size made it easy for me to finish the book within a day. A great option for those looking to sample classic authors that are typically hard to read, as it requires commitment and the right headspace to absorb and appreciate their writing. Happy reading!

A tender and emotional story about loneliness, hope, and fleeting love. Dostoevsky’s writing is intimate and atmospheric, capturing the ache of unfulfilled dreams and human connection. Short, heartfelt, and quietly unforgettable.

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