Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Crime and Punishment

Fyodor Dostoevsky with Constance Garnett (Translator), Anthony Heald (Narrator)

20 hours, 28 minutes first pub 1866 (editions)

fiction classics crime literary dark reflective tense slow-paced
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One of the greatest works of fiction ever written, Crime and Punishment is at once an intense psychological study, a terrifying murder mystery, and a fascinating detective thriller instilled with philosophical, religious, and social commentary. Do...

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Community Reviews Summary of 41,180 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
reflective 71%
tense 57%
challenging 54%
emotional 39%
mysterious 30%
sad 29%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
inspiring 4%
informative 3%

Pace

slow 71%
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

4.12

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