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Crime and Punishment

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Has anyone read Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment? I started it a couple days ago. I'm in chapter V and the truth is I'm not enjoying it a lot, actually. I was wondering if anyone around here has read it and can share their opinions about the book. Should I keep reading? I'm not very impressed... it's a classic so I wouldn't want to give it up yet.

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Yes, I read that in school times. He is included in the programme of Literature in Russia and Post-Soviet republics. Most probably, translated version isn't so attractive for foreign readers. :-) ..The novel, basically, reveals the social and psychological causes of crime, moral contradictions and consequences.
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Did you like it, Xkalibur?
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At those times, yes I did. I also liked his novel "The House of the Dead" which I read 3 y.ago.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_House_ ... 28novel%29
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i read it too it's so great i like such type of novels and i feel sympthy with the hero
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Xkalibur wrote:At those times, yes I did. I also liked his novel "The House of the Dead" which I read 3 y.ago.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_House_ ... 28novel%29
Oh, this one really does seem interesting. I might read it when I'm done with Crime and Punishment (if I don't end up fed up with Dostoyevsky :roll: :mrgreen: ). Thanks, Xkalibur.
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I had this book in school programme so I read it. It is not easy to read but I think it is worth to read it till the end if you already started ;) I advise you to read some explanations about the sense of this book after you will finish reading to understand it better.
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