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Crime and Punishment

By: Fyodor Dostoevsky, Constance Garnett - translator
Narrated by: Anthony Heald
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 In this intense detective thriller instilled with philosophical, religious, and social commentary, Dostoevsky studies the psychological impact upon a desperate and impoverished student when he murders a despicable pawnbroker, transgressing moral law to ultimately "benefit humanity".©1866 Public Domain (P)2007 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Classics Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Fiction Funny Inspiring
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A gripping exploration of the human condition and its paradoxes; anguish, hope, vanity, devotion, self sacrifice, the will to power, thwarted ambition, self-destruction, alienation; redemption and the transfigurative power of love.

This novel draws heavily on the author’s own experiences. Dostoevsky was a genius gifted with perhaps deeper insight into the human psyche than any other novelist. His limitless capacity to love and to suffer are borne out in his narrative. Set in the capital of imperial Russia, St Petersburg during the late Czarist, early revolutionary period, amongst a civilisation propped up by an ossified and crumbling order, in a state of flux and foment. This novel was a wellspring of inspiration for Nietzsche and existentialism.

The narrator’s performance is dynamic and gripping, The novel is most rewarding if listened to in longer sittings over a short period of time in order to fully absorb the nuances of plot, structure and allegory.

A profound tour de force on the human condition

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What a tale. So very human. Although it was a book filled with poverty I love the hope it left you with. This story is a perfect example of why God needed to send His son ,Jesus. For who can stone for our sins but our creator.

A type of Russian dickens novel

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Recomed this book, its a book you will want to read over and over again.

Definitely re read it again...

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not even gonna pretend like we can judge or rate the masterpiece.. so my only comment is the performance was great.. recommended.

Great performance

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The performance by the narrator is incredible. The book is obviously also incredible. What an amazing 20 hours that was!!

Amazing

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A steady paced book that is well worth the listen. Glad to have experienced it.

A good read/ listen.

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Really enjoyed this book, great listening to the old stories of time. Brilliant characters throughout!

Crime & punishment

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the reading is a bit monotonous with interjected excitement, a little like the story. a ride into the spiralling personal hell of a murderer.

a psychological thriller

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Amazing story, Dostoevsky is a genius and although the main message of this book may be disputed, this will forever be a work of literary art and a beautiful insight into some psychological concepts.

My favourite book

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Loved this book. Found the pacing slow in some points. The narrator had similar voices for some or the characters that threw me off a couple of times. Great listen however, glad I finished it.

Classic

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