Crime and Punishment Paperback - 2019
by Fyodor Dostoevsky; Nicolas Pasternak Slater; Sarah J. Young (Editor)
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Readers broadly admire Crime and Punishment for its psychological depth and moral inquiry—guilt, suffering, redemption, and a sharp challenge to utilitarian thinking. The atmosphere of St. Petersburg is felt as vividly grim, and the character work—Raskolnikov’s intense interiority alongside Svidrigailov, Sonya, and Porfiry—earns frequent praise. Many, however, struggle with the length, digressive monologues, and meandering pacing; some report the final third as either gripping or melodramatic. Russian naming conventions and translation quality are recurring hurdles, with annotated editions recommended. Overall, a demanding, often polarizing novel that many find deeply rewarding despite complaints about verbosity and, for some, the portrayal of women and brutal scenes.
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- Title Crime and Punishment
- Author Fyodor Dostoevsky; Nicolas Pasternak Slater; Sarah J. Young (Editor)
- Binding Paperback
- Pages 544
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Oxford University Press
- Publication date 2019-06-01
- Features Bibliography
- ISBN 9780198709718 / 0198709714
- Weight 0.85 lbs (0.39 kg)
- Dimensions 7.6 x 5 x 1 in (19.30 x 12.70 x 2.54 cm)
- Reading level 900
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- Chronological Period: 19th Century
- Cultural Region: Russian
- Category Fiction - General
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