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536 pages • first pub 1866 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780192833839
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Raskolnikov, a destitute and desperate former student, wanders through the slums of St Petersburg and commits a random murder without remorse or regret. He imagines himself to be a great man, a Napoleon: acting for a higher purpose beyond conventi...
Community Reviews Summary of 41,190 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
tense 57%
challenging 54%
emotional 39%
mysterious 30%
sad 29%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
inspiring 4%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 26%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 27% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Murder, Death, Animal crueltyModerate
Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, AlcoholismMinor
Antisemitism536 pages • first pub 1866 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780192833839
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Raskolnikov, a destitute and desperate former student, wanders through the slums of St Petersburg and commits a random murder without remorse or regret. He imagines himself to be a great man, a Napoleon: acting for a higher purpose beyond conventi...
Community Reviews Summary of 41,190 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
tense 57%
challenging 54%
emotional 39%
mysterious 30%
sad 29%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
inspiring 4%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 26%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 27% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Animal crueltyModerate
Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, AlcoholismMinor
Antisemitism