718 pages • first pub 1866 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0140449132
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 30 January 2003
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 31,991 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
tense 57%
challenging 55%
emotional 38%
mysterious 29%
sad 27%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 28% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 10% | 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, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Antisemitism
718 pages • first pub 1866 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0140449132
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 30 January 2003
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 31,991 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
tense 57%
challenging 55%
emotional 38%
mysterious 29%
sad 27%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 28% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 10% | 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, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Antisemitism