What Book Are You Currently Reading?

[Vessna]

I'm not a genius, I'm just very pragmatic. If I don't find value in something, I rather would not do it, so analyzing boring books was pain for me. I also remember other students in my high school class found more interest and appreciation for the Russian literature, I found more interests in mathematics. We're all different.

I majored in molecular biology and mathematics in university. Just saying. But I agree it’s personal preference.

[PlattitüdenPaule]

I've read majority of classic Russian and Foreign literature between 14 and 22 years old. I don't like fiction now, mostly reading some historical or documentary books.

I think I should catch up a bit soon. I still remember reading "The Death of Ivan Ilyich" by Tolstoi when I was around 16 and being so captivated and absorbed into it that I`ve read it three times in a span of about one or two months.

[Victor]

I found more interests in mathematics.

I'm pragmatic towards Maths and I can rapidly count anything from the everyday life, including money and some schemes. I don't need anything from Maths upper than 5th grade.

[Ugo]

I'm not a genius, I'm just very pragmatic. If I don't find value in something, I rather would not do it, so analyzing boring books was pain for me. I also remember other students in my high school class found more interest and appreciation for the Russian literature, I found more interests in mathematics. We're all different.

I understand you. Russian classical literature is hell for Russian children. It should be studied at retirement age in a nursing home to absorb wisdom. Children need freedom, discovery, adventure, but not wisdom.

[Vessna]

I understand you. Russian classical literature is hell for Russian children. It should be studied at retirement age in a nursing home to absorb wisdom. Children need freedom, discovery, adventure, but not wisdom.

Lol

[Victor]

I understand you. Russian classical literature is hell for Russian children. It should be studied at retirement age in a nursing home to absorb wisdom. Children need freedom, discovery, adventure, but not wisdom.

I have critical attitude towards part of literature, it can be harmful sometimes, indeed. But as long as majority of kids don't take it that serious it just expands their vocabulary.

[Victor]

I think I should catch up a bit soon. I still remember reading "The Death of Ivan Ilyich" by Tolstoi when I was around 16 and being so captivated and absorbed into it that I`ve read it three times in a span of about one or two months.

I've read Erich Maria Remarque with pleasure.

[gixajo]

Exactly. Travel also helps. Or learning the language.

Hay gente a la que los viajes solo le sirven para pasear su boina por el mundo.

I mean, it´s not just "to travel" but "to travel with eyes wide open"and willing to learn.

[Ugo]

I have critical attitude towards part of literature, it can be harmful sometimes, indeed. But as long as majority of kids don't take it that serious it just expands their vocabulary.

Yes, it is harmful to children. But it is necessary for mature people. If you haven't read Dostoevsky or Tolstoy, then you haven't lived on this planet.

[true_southron]

I understand you. Russian classical literature is hell for Russian children. It should be studied at retirement age in a nursing home to absorb wisdom. Children need freedom, discovery, adventure, but not wisdom.

Absolutely. I can't imagine how boring it would've been for me if I studied some of that literature in elementary school. I was really vivid and wild as a child.