Crime and Punishment: A Quick Read edition

Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read.
This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter.
- Reading time of the complete text: about 19 hours
- Reading time of the summarized text: 30 minutes

Crime and Punishment is a novel written by Fyodor Dostoevsky. It is considered one of the greatest works of world literature. The story follows Rodion Raskolnikov, an impoverished ex-student in Saint Petersburg, who plans to kill a pawnbroker. However, he struggles with guilt and faces the consequences of his actions. The novel explores themes of moral dilemmas, guilt, and the internal struggle of the main character. It also delves into the social and psychological aspects of crime. The book received mixed reviews upon its release, but has since become a classic and has influenced many writers and thinkers.