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Summary: Consciousness and Redemption
Review: In Crime and Punishment, Dostoevsky takes human consciousness into the realm of murderous action, a masterful vision told with a richness of language that has no equal in all of literature. As in his other work, he expounds upon the contemplation of his characters; however, the reader is now presented with a man who acts upon his convictions. Like Joseph Conrad's Colonel Kurtz, Raskolnikov's soul is plunged into darkness, a mental anguish that serves as his true punishment. But the most striking theme is one of redemption, brought about through the grace and compassion of a prostitute, an earthly angel. It is here that the genius of the novel lies, in the mystic realism that finds salvation in the depths of depravity.It is disturbing that such a prolific novel should be looked down upon simply because it is seen as boring or "fit only for the intellectual." The length of the book serves to expand upon the thoughts of the character. We live in a world where sound bytes have become our sense of the world. If something can't be read in a night or compressed into a downloadable file, we quickly disregard it. True, Crime and Punishment is both long and dense, but every word is necessary. This book was not written for the intellectual classes, but rather for the masses of nineteenth century Russia. During his lifetime, Dostoevsky was not only a great writer, but a successful one as well. His most vital characters come from the lower classes of his society. Prostitutes, servants, and drunkards all make up his mysticism, representing every aspect of the human condition.
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Summary: The other side of the Superman.
Review: Are some people superior to other people? Dostoevsky's protagonist, Raskolnikov, believes so. In fact, Raskolnikov believes that he is one of these superior people, and he further believes that his superiority frees him from the laws that govern his weak and inferior fellows. Raskolnikov tests the strength of his belief by relieving an "inferior" human being of her life and money. This is the point where the real story begins. Crime and Punishment is a brilliant story of choices and consequences, of taking an idea to its extreme and seeing what happens on the other side. People who believe they are superior to others would do well to read this book and explore the ultimate meaning of such a position. I read Crime and Punishment once every five years just to balance my heart and mind. I heartily recommend it!
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Summary: Pseudo intelectual by a racist writer
Review: The only people who should read this book are people who belong to so called ' intelectual' parties, or people who have commited terrible crimes - it can replace death as ' The Capital Punnishment' . If you're intrested in good literature, smart writing, character analysis, ANYTHING... search elsewhere. If you shot your Teacher for forcing you to read this, you have my sympathy
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Summary: Not for everyone
Review: This book is not for everyone. If you are into a book that analyzes a murder and the psychology of the man after he committs the murder then there is no better book in the world, but if you want to read an action packed entertainment novel then this is not for you. I suggest picking up a Tom Clancy novel. My overall review is that this is a mind boggling journey through a murderers inner deamons and the final peace that he finds in the end.
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Summary: OK, reading this is the punnishment, but what's the crime?
Review: In this inspired book, Dosoyevsky forwards a complex, brilliant and innovative world view - that you have to be punnished for your crimes! By a sexist, racist writer, we get the story to bore even the most adequate reader. It's so boring, dead people will rise to shut you up if you'll read it to them. This is the lamest so-called classic I've ever read. Read 'for Whom The Bell Tolls' read '1984'or 'The Picture of Durian Grey' even read 'It takes a village' for crying out loud! everything but this! And by the way, lots of people say they liked 'Brothers K'. It is, admittedly, somewhat better then this one, but that's like being drier then the ocean. Evoid at all costs!
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Summary: It was okay, but not very captivating. It was very boring.
Review: If I were to give this novel a grade, it would be a C. It was very long and drawn out and did not give any realistic views of life. Dostoevsky should have rewrote this one or gotten someone to edit it. I personally don't understand why people write such drawn out works.
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Summary: A trek into the heart of man
Review: Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment is a literal masterpiece of man's search for the self. He uses Existentialist theories to motivate Raskolnikov to commit the "perfect murder". What makes this work awesome, is the use of his personal writing. The use of language in this novel is informal, yet captivating. The reader has trouble putting this book down as the life of Raskolnikov escalates down a spiral of insanity and loneliness. The realization of his mistakes takes a toll on his well being and he must confess his crime of murder before he loses all hope. The moral issues in this novel are ones of great proportion. Man cannot survive completely alone, and he cannot instill his will over others, when he has nothing left to will, he is nothing, and death is the suitable solution. Raskolnikov almost comes to this conclusion, but a woman gives him hope. Without the support from Sonia, he would have perished. One of Dostoevsky's aims for this novel was disproving the theories of Nietzsche and Hegel in their philosophy of the Uber man. Both believed that man can become extraordinary through their will and actions, and are therefore above the law of man. However, no man is above the law, and Dostoevsky uses Raskolnikov to prove that theory, as Raskolnikov's life becomes more painful to endure. In the end, his confession is his salvation, and once again, he enters the world of humanity.
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Summary: The actuality of 'Crime and Punishment'
Review: I think it's one of the most usefull books in the world, because it is about the cost of one's life it is about the humanity. Raskolnikov is just an unhappy person, he's unhappy because of his idea, because he IS ABLE TO KILL, because he is mistaken thinking that the world is divided into two parts: the part of slavers and the part of owners and rulers, because he believes in Napoleon and do not in God. All people who allow theirselves to decide who will be alive and who won't are also unhappy persons, like Raskolnikov. Dostoyevsky gave his hero a chance to revival by Sonya, by love, by God, and Raskolnikov used this chance. I hope all unhappy and cruel people will have one...
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Summary: a work of art
Review: The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation, as Thoureau would say. The reviewer who can give a work of Dostoevsky's one star is no better than the Nazi's who burn books because they cannot stand the sight of it. I've not only grown up with this book, but rereading it (the Pevear, Volokhonsky version is the best) again 14 years later, has revealed to me the true power and insight in it which I did not detect before. The book is indeed about the strong man, one who can say he is sorry and pick up the pieces from there. A landmark novel of many layers and a fitting introduction to the rest of the great novels of probably the greatest writer of all time.
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Summary: The greatest piece of trash ive ever read!
Review: Well what can I say, I would much rather find myself engrossed in some soup label literature than this atrocity. Who is this guy? This book makes me feel physically ill and I have the continous urge to rush to the bathroom and deposit my last eaten meal everytime I come across the novel lying on the kitchen table.
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