"I strongly believe that if you want to start reading classical Russian literature this is the book you should start from!  In my opinion this book wonderfully portrays the life of Russian people in the nineteenth century; you're gradually introduced to the mentality and traditions of characters in this age."-The Guardian"In Bazarov he crystallized the character of Nihilism; he also drew and clarified some dichotomies in personality morality and society."-Daily Kos