Crime and Punishment

Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky

Genre: Psychological

Traits: Morality, redemption, Introspection

Language: English 

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Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a masterwork of psychological and philosophical depth, exploring the inner torment of Rodion Raskolnikov, a young man who commits murder and is consumed by guilt. The novel deftly navigates themes of morality, justice, and redemption, probing the darkest corners of human nature. Raskolnikov, convinced of his own intellectual superiority, commits what he believes is a justified crime, but quickly finds himself ensnared in a web of guilt and self-loathing.

The richly drawn characters, from the pious Sonia to the cunning Porfiry, highlight the novel’s moral complexity, presenting different approaches to suffering, forgiveness, and the search for meaning. Dostoevsky doesn’t offer easy answers but instead leaves us questioning the nature of justice and whether true redemption is ever possible.

Crime and Punishment serves as a timeless meditation on morality, the complexity of human emotions, and the consequences of alienation—issues as relevant today as they were in Dostoevsky’s time. Its enduring relevance lies in its ability to compel readers to confront their own ethical boundaries and question the social systems that shape their lives.

R/W Ratings: 9/10

Good reads Ratings : 4.27 ( As on date of publishing the post)

R/W by : @readerinbloom