A review by teatree33
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky

challenging dark tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book is certainly something else. Dostoevsky's way of writing while ever long and often rambling is truly some of the most touching writing I've read in a long time. The philosophical reflections against humanity and the morals throughout the novel made the book increasingly intriguing and thought provoking especially when this is all tied to good old Raskolnikov perspective whose mind fell into denial and delusion regarding his crime.  
Additionally, Dostoevsky's depiction of the horse nightmare, iykyk, was written so undeniably well that I struggled through almost that entire passage as if I was dreaming such a nightmare. He did this so well I was cringing so badly.
There are so many things I can say about this novel but I will spare you and simply say this.
It was sooooooo good!
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