A review by melk
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky

dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

What an incredible read! I adore Dostoyevsky for this novel! Crime and Punishment is truly about a man struggling with his own existence after he commits a crime. Raskolnikov, the main character, struggles with the guilt that tears at his soul, and the impact this has on others in his life. This novel is full of great characters, characters I love and hate. Razumikhin, Dunya, and Sonya were my favorites. I'd recommend this to anyone wanting to try out Russian literature, wanting to read a classic, and wanting to read a story about humanity, full of flaws and joys that stand out. 
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