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Crime e Castigo by Fyodor Dostoevsky
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it was amazing
bookshelves: e-5, russian-literature, philosophy, thriller-crime-mystery, fyodor-dostoevsky

How do we criticize such a monument? I dared not attack this prominent author for a long time, and then Santa Claus forced my hand; no regrets, on the contrary! Indeed, not only is the reading not tricky, but what depth?
Through the story of Raskolnikov, the narrator proposes to confront us with the moral contradictions that sometimes agitate us. For example, is murder still a crime? If we consider the victim's acts, can we assume that, in any case, she deserves life? And is it, not the fact of Great Men to take this decision for the common good? Here is the dilemma decided (with an axe) by Raskolnikoff, who wants to be an extraordinary destiny, and nothing seems to change his mind. However, his actions do not stop haunting him, and he might see a message from his subconscious. Since then, nothing can make him happy. He has lost his life by taking that of someone else. This fact raises the question of the rights that one can or not grant to oneself despite the law and morality (such as taking justice into oneself, for example) and, more generally, can be a death sentence.
Finally, the narrator offers us love, as a way of redemption. After all, the discovery of true love may restore the Humanity that his reason and actions had made him lose. It is a jewel of psychological, philosophical, and literary finesse and openness to introspection. To read and reread!
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Reading Progress

Finished Reading
June 24, 2020 – Shelved
December 24, 2021 – Shelved as: e-5
August 5, 2023 – Shelved as: russian-literature
August 5, 2023 – Shelved as: philosophy
August 5, 2023 – Shelved as: thriller-crime-mystery
February 10, 2024 – Shelved as: fyodor-dostoevsky

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Maria Espadinha Great review, Luis 👍


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í Maria wrote: "Great review, Luis 👍"

Obrigado, Maria!


Maria Espadinha De nada, í
Também gostei muito de Crime e Castigo e foi um prazer ler a sua resenha
Beijinho e bom fim-de-semana


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í Maria wrote: "De nada, í
Também gostei muito de Crime e Castigo e foi um prazer ler a sua resenha
Beijinho e bom fim-de-semana"


Obrigado. Beijinho e bom fim de semana também para si, Maria!


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Sonia Gomes Lindo mesmo!

Bom fim de semana !!


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í Sonia wrote: "Lindo mesmo!

Bom fim de semana !!"


Obrigado Sonia. Bom fim de semana.


Maria Espadinha Com este sol, vai ser sim!
Continuação de boas leituras e resenhas, Luis 😁👍


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í Maria wrote: "Com este sol, vai ser sim!
Continuação de boas leituras e resenhas, Luis 😁👍"


Obrigado. 😉😉


Maria Espadinha De nada 🌹


message 10: by Bob (new) - rated it 5 stars

Bob Newman I liked your review, Luis. Crime and Punishment was the first great novel I read after finishing university and realizing that I was on my own as far as reading went. No more assigned readings! I had reached the age of 21 having read extremely few great books. I decided I had to do it. I'm still doing it. But I remember the impact that this amazing novel had, even though it was so many years ago.
Muito obrigado, realmente.
Bob


message 11: by í (new) - rated it 5 stars

í Bob wrote: "I liked your review, Luis. Crime and Punishment was the first great novel I read after finishing university and realizing that I was on my own as far as reading went. No more assigned readings! I h..."

De nada, Bob! Efectivamente, também comecei a dedicar-me aos livros muito tarde. Por volta dos 20 é que comecei a ler a sério. Boas leituras. í.


message 12: by Bob (new) - rated it 5 stars

Bob Newman Obrigado, mais uma vez.


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Carlos Natálio Bom texto. Aconselho que vejas, se é que não conheces já, "Pickpocket" do Bresson, que se baseou no livro.


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í Carlos wrote: "Bom texto. Aconselho que vejas, se é que não conheces já, "Pickpocket" do Bresson, que se baseou no livro."

Já vi o filme e é dos meus favoritos de sempre!


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í Obrigado pela recomendação!


Hanneke A true classic, Luis! One of those novels that stay with you forever.. I am happy to read your very appropriate review!


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í Hanneke wrote: "A true classic, Luis! One of those novels that stay with you forever.. I am happy to read your very appropriate review!"

Thank you, Hanneke! I'm very honoured.


Richie  Kercenna It is a book I can't write about lightly either, but yours was a great review; concise and to the point. Indeed the book remains a monument in the world of fiction:


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í Sid wrote: "It is a book I can't write about lightly either, but yours was a great review; concise and to the point. Indeed the book remains a monument in the world of fiction:"

Thank you, Sid. ;)


message 20: by Meghhnaa (new)

Meghhnaa  (On a Review-Writing Break!) A beautiful review laden with psychological, literary and philosophical elements. Sounded so much like Virginia Wolf :)


message 21: by í (last edited Aug 30, 2022 07:29AM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

í Meghna wrote: "A beautiful review laden with psychological, literary and philosophical elements. Sounded so much like Virginia Wolf :)"

Thank you. You refer to it lightly.


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