Rating: 2.5 stars

Ah... yeah? Most people will read this and think it is the epitome of literature. Well, that's what it feels like, I guess. It just gives those vibes. To be honest though, I kind of zoned out half way through. I read it all - I didn't cheat - but the second half... less thoroughly than the first. It kept dragging on. I did like the piano section, because in my opinion Russia has some of the best composers. Rachmaninoff's third piano concerto... aaahhhh that is a beautiful piece. I also thought it was based on a true story. So I guess credit to the author for making the Count feel so real, it didn't even cross my mind that he might be fictional.