nurullahdogan 's review for:

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky

4.0

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Alright, first of all, I don't really feel capable of writing a "good" review for this one, because I am sure I missed some (if not a lot) of the messages and the historical context, so I am definitely in need of further studies and reviews to enhance my understanding of the book, but let me say this: I am really glad that it kept getting better and better and concluded with a profound ending, because I was so afraid that I wasn't going to like it, which I probably would have been crucified for, but it was just very slow-paced at first, and the first quarter or so of the book was not very appealing, other than the main plot line, aka the 'crime'. Oh, and also, I guess, surprisingly, for once, I am glad I haven't read this earlier at a younger age, because I certainly wouldn't have had enough mental capacity to appreciate it and probably would have even hated it wondering how such a book could get so popular and praised by so many! Ooof! :)

I guess this is the best advice I can give: Don't give up or don't get discouraged, and keep reading if you want to finish this classic, because it definitely gets better as you read through!