Crime And Punsihment

by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Genres: Classics

Paperback

Published January 1, 1956

About the author

Alternate spelling, see main profile Fyodor Dostoevsky

Reviews

[Rena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Psychology of a murderer... Psychology of any sinner... God gave us a conscience (not even great men are above that, which seemed to be the main character's hypothesis and experiment) to bring us to conviction and ultimate redemption. A tough read (or listen in my case) because of all the names in original Russian, with the added handicap of everyone being called several different names depending on relationships. Well written-- I'm glad I made it to the end, but I wouldn't read it again.

[Brandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I will try to write a review of this intriguing work. This is my first Dostoyevsky novel. It was hard to understand at first. The writing style and the names were difficult to get familiar with. However, by part three I was all in and extremely fascinated by what was unfolding in front of me. It is a brilliant study of human behavior. I found Raskolnikov's torment to be familiar and horrifying. Anyone who has lived with a dark secret can understand and sympathize. I also found the human trait to classify and deem your standing before others heartbreaking and again familiar. I think I will read sections of the book again, but not the whole. It was a hard read for me due to the numerous names and the lengthy conversations. However, this is a literary classic and books like these are not just finished. They are thought over, pondered, discussed and become a sort of descriptive language for various times in your life.

[Abdullah · Rating 4 out of 5]

had a conversation with my college's clinic doctor about this book, we're basically friends now.

[Logan Ashe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had a lot of fun reading this book. It is a bit of a long read, but the payoff at the end is well worth it. Following Raskolnikov as he grows as a person has been a very fun experience for me.

[Chloe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book even though it took me a million years to learn the character names

[Annette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dostoyevsky's understanding of human nature and translated into a story is akin to Shakespeare IMO.

[Talon · Rating 3 out of 5]

What a brilliant demonstration of a humans analysis on morality and actions.
To be able to turn an observation into this entire book is beyond me and makes me truly bow down to the IQ this man must have had.

it’s a shame the reading was so tough though or else i think it would be a lot more impactful and accessible to lighter readers of todays society. I had to listen to this on like 2.5 speed or else I would fall asleep every single time. but the times it did manage to capture my attention were always thought provoking. I just don’t have the mental streangth to keep up with this read however.

still, it provides an excellent look into the insignificance that one human being really is yet. We all think we are God destined for greatness at the end of the day. in the end, which of us actually will achieve greatness? surely it can’t be all of us, right?


“something has to be done do you understand that? what are you doing now?”
“when your ears have no outlet, you began fancying things”
“he drove away thought, because thought tortured him”.