--- product_id: 3878467 title: "The Double (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels)" price: "Rp273578" currency: IDR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.id/products/3878467-the-double-dover-thrift-editions-classic-novels store_origin: ID region: Indonesia --- # The Double (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels) **Price:** Rp273578 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Double (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels) - **How much does it cost?** Rp273578 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.id](https://www.desertcart.id/products/3878467-the-double-dover-thrift-editions-classic-novels) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Double (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels) [Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Constance Garnett] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Double (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels) Review: The Double: Dostoevsky's minor masterpiece. - Although I would not necessarily argue that this is Dostoevsky's best novel, it nevertheless is my favorite. It is short and relatively uncomplicated. A man who is so insecure that he constantly places himself in situations where he knows he is going to be slighted and insulted finally projects a copy of himself into what he thinks is the real world. This copy or "double" of himself, however, is very comfortable in polite society, is well liked and promoted at work. The double is a hallucination on the part of "Mr. Golyadkin," but he fits into every facet of the protagonist's life, at first humble and friendly, later mocking and undermining, and finally part of Mr. Golyadkin's total moral destruction. The Double has many points in common with the unnamed narrator of Notes from Underground who elevates man's habit of acting against his own best interests practically to a religion. This narrator is also undone by forcing himself on people who he knows will reject him. Review: Four Stars - Not as pleasing to read as some of his other works but still worth the purchase. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 0486295729 | | Best Sellers Rank | #2,091,193 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3,614 in Classic Literature & Fiction #6,111 in Psychological Fiction (Books) #19,134 in Psychological Thrillers (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (329) | | Dimensions | 5 x 0.25 x 8.5 inches | | Edition | Slight Moisture Damage | | ISBN-10 | 9780486295725 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0486295725 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 144 pages | | Publication date | March 12, 1997 | | Publisher | Dover Publications | ## Images ![The Double (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81-5137qyNL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Double: Dostoevsky's minor masterpiece. *by J***Y on March 30, 2014* Although I would not necessarily argue that this is Dostoevsky's best novel, it nevertheless is my favorite. It is short and relatively uncomplicated. A man who is so insecure that he constantly places himself in situations where he knows he is going to be slighted and insulted finally projects a copy of himself into what he thinks is the real world. This copy or "double" of himself, however, is very comfortable in polite society, is well liked and promoted at work. The double is a hallucination on the part of "Mr. Golyadkin," but he fits into every facet of the protagonist's life, at first humble and friendly, later mocking and undermining, and finally part of Mr. Golyadkin's total moral destruction. The Double has many points in common with the unnamed narrator of Notes from Underground who elevates man's habit of acting against his own best interests practically to a religion. This narrator is also undone by forcing himself on people who he knows will reject him. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four Stars *by E***N on March 13, 2018* Not as pleasing to read as some of his other works but still worth the purchase. ### ⭐⭐⭐ The Double *by L***U on June 23, 2013* Having read and enjoyed "Crime and Punishment" years ago, I really looked forward to reading "The Double". I found, reading this book was akin to walking through sludge in a pair of bedroom slippers. Dostoevsky introduces the reader to Yakov Petrovitch Golyadkin, an office worker living in Moscow. Not only are we introduced to him, but embark on an often frustrating and confusing journey through Golyadkin's mind, as he's psychologically falling apart. This mental collapse resulted in this reader feeling trapped a "maze-like" story, where twists and turns left me confused, having to reread sentences and even backing up to reread pages to see where I had become confused (and never finding the source of confusion). Dostoevsky was skillful in his manner of writing, as I can only infer, what the mind of a person who is losing theirs, endures. As I read, I felt physically bound to Golyadkin, as if tethered to him This further resulted in feeling even more constricted, confined, frustrated and confused. I don't know if Dostoevsky intended for the reader to experience such emotion and physical connection, however, it was my experience and found it brilliant, although hating it at the same time. Adding to this frustration was the constant repetition of the names. Nevermind Russian is difficult to roll off this American reader's tongue, was it really necessary to repeat names over and over, and to have to say first, middle and last each time? Perhaps this is typical of Russian dialogue during this time period, however, it added to the chaotic nature of the story. I could never determine whether "the double" was an actual person, or one drawn in Golyadkin's mind. Although other characters seemed to interact with "Junior", was it because he was real or was it Golyadkin's perception of the situation? Could this uncertainty be another of Dostoevsky's crafts, further enhancing the chaotic state of Golyadkin's mind? Whatever the case, I found it frustrating to not know, but ok with not knowing, as it fit with the story. I cannot say I enjoyed this book, as it was difficult and not comfortable or relaxing, which is why I read. It was, however, skillful and emotional, also why I read. As a book, it fulfilled its duty to escort me to another world and time, taking me on a journey I otherwise would not have experienced. In that sense, "The Double" was a worthy read. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.id/products/3878467-the-double-dover-thrift-editions-classic-novels](https://www.desertcart.id/products/3878467-the-double-dover-thrift-editions-classic-novels) --- *Product available on Desertcart Indonesia* *Store origin: ID* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*