798 pages • first pub 1866 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
Raskolnikov, a destitute and desperate former student, wanders through the slums of St Petersburg and commits a random murder without remorse or regret. He imagines himself to be a great man, a Napoleon: acting for a higher purpose beyond conventi...
Community Reviews Summary of 27,442 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
tense 57%
challenging 55%
emotional 36%
mysterious 28%
sad 27%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
funny 4%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
medium 24%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 29% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Animal crueltyModerate
Suicide, Alcoholism, Mental illnessMinor
Antisemitism798 pages • first pub 1866 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Raskolnikov, a destitute and desperate former student, wanders through the slums of St Petersburg and commits a random murder without remorse or regret. He imagines himself to be a great man, a Napoleon: acting for a higher purpose beyond conventi...
Community Reviews Summary of 27,442 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
tense 57%
challenging 55%
emotional 36%
mysterious 28%
sad 27%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
funny 4%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
medium 24%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 29% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Animal crueltyModerate
Suicide, Alcoholism, Mental illnessMinor
Antisemitism