Crime and Punishment Mass market paperbound - 1982
by Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky
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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 Mikhailovich Dostoevsky
- Binding Mass Market Paperbound
- Edition Worn
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Bantam Classics, New York, NY, U.S.A.
- Publication date May 1, 1982
- ISBN 9780553210934 / 0553210939
- Weight 530 lbs (240.40 kg)
- Reading level 790
- Category Literature - Classics / Criticism
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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