Crime and Punishment
by Fyodor Dostoevsky · Published 1866
The deepest consequences of wrongdoing may not come from external punishment but from the conflict between one's actions, conscience and beliefs.
What works
- Extraordinary psychological depth.
- Complex moral questions.
- Exceptional character development.
- Philosophically rich.
What doesn't
- Long and demanding.
- Philosophical sections can slow the narrative.
- Russian naming conventions can initially be confusing.
The deepest consequences of wrongdoing may not come from external punishment but from the conflict between one's actions, conscience and beliefs.
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