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Crime and Punishment

By: Fyodor Dostoevsky, Constance Garnett - translator
Narrated by: Anthony Heald
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 In this intense detective thriller instilled with philosophical, religious, and social commentary, Dostoevsky studies the psychological impact upon a desperate and impoverished student when he murders a despicable pawnbroker, transgressing moral law to ultimately "benefit humanity".©1866 Public Domain (P)2007 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Classics Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Fiction Emotionally Gripping
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I listened to several of the available samples before choosing this particular recording. People seem to get quite heated about which translations are the better, and of course I'm no expert, but my personal opinion is that this version flows along really well and is not at all stilted; in fact, most of the time I forgot I was listening to a translation.

The story itself is really gripping and compulsive, much of it dealing with the almost unbearable mental torment suffered by the central character. Anthony Heald reads the book with great expression and feeling and I found myself totally absorbed as I listened.

My only slight difficulty (which would have been the same whichever recording I'd chosen) was that occasionally I got a bit mixed up between the many similar sounding (to me) Russian names: I therefore recommend not leaving too long between listening sessions, as without the physical book there it's hard to go back and check who's who when you've forgotton.

An absorbing and lively listen

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I really enjoyed this. I knew the story from various adaptions and this full length reading didn't disappoint. The narration was excellent. It was slow enough and each voice was distinct enough that the russian names didn't confuse.

EXcellent

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An immensely rewarding novel that requires perseverance and reflection.
Anthony Heald's narration brings the journey to life and eases the path of the listener through the journey.
Once absorbed, difficulty to put down.

Constance Garnett's translation is a classical 19th century tone, with beautiful language, but given this tumultuous period in political & philosophical ideas , some of the Russian fervour is suppressed within a somewhat tame Anglo-Victorian framework.
i intend to read an alternative translation at some stage in order to obtain a broader appreciation of the novel within the zeitgeist of late 19th century st. Petersburg.

Epic

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so, it's a tough read. Heavy going at times, I nearly gave up at the halfway point. So glad I didn't. Such an incredibly rewarding, complex, challenging novel. Amazing. Highly recommend.

Waited so many years to read this.....

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I am very impressed with story and the reader I would definitely recommend this to anyone in need of a good story

Amazing

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