Crime and Punishment (Recorded Books Edition)

By: Fyodor Dostoevsky, Constance Garnett - translator

Narrated by: George Guidall

Length: 25 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's summary

Fyodor Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment is universally regarded as one of literature's finest achievements, as the great Russian novelist explores the inner workings of a troubled intellectual. Raskolnikov, a nihilistic young man in the midst of a spiritual crisis, makes the fateful decision to murder a cruel pawnbroker, justifying his actions by relying on science and reason, and creating his own morality system. Dehumanized yet sympathetic, exhausted yet hopeful, Raskolnikov represents the best and worst elements of modern intellectualism. The aftermath of his crime and Petrovich's murder investigation result in an utterly compelling, truly unforgettable cat-and-mouse game. This stunning dramatization of Dostoevsky's magnum opus brings the slums of St. Petersburg and the demons of Raskolnikov's tortured mind vividly to life.

Translation by Constance Garnett, originally published in 1917.

Public Domain (P)1991 by Recorded Books, Inc.

Critic reviews

"The novels of Dostoevsky are seething whirlpools...which hiss and boil and suck us in. They are composed purely and wholly of the stuff of the soul." (Virginia Woolf)

Perfection

One of our civilization ‘s greatest novels read by the best narrator out there. Win-win

Reader Excellent

The reader for this made conversations sound real and Raskolnikov's inner musings feel like they are inside his head. This is about the third time I've read this book - the first was over 35 years ago - and I always find something new. Dostoyevsky is good like that.

One of the best books ever written

I need to say that this is the first of Dostoevsky’s books that I have ever read. The result of this simple fact is that I want to read as many from his other works as possible and maybe even try to get acquinted with other Russian realists. This is simply my cup of tea and I am super happy that I finally got to read this novel. It was amazing. All of it! The performance of the narrator, the originality of the characters, Raskolnikov's internal fight, the whole story itself! I just loved every piece of it, but what I enjoyed the most were the internal monologues that Raskolnikov led with himself about what happened and how he was reacting to it. It was a beautiful deep dive into the human nature and conscience and I really recommend this book to anyone who is interested psychological novels. Watch out, it is not an easy book. But it is definitely worth it, because I can guarantee you that once you finish it, you will never forget this story! Five stars out of five from me!

Powerful.

Absolutely love this recording. The novel itself is dark and gloomy yet extremely deep and thoughtful. Something like the best soap opera that you can't stop watching. The narration was tremendous.

a classic story very well narrated

the narrator was able to portray the wide range of emotions and the poignant subject matter was handled wonderfully

Amazing

Loved it. Incredible writing and excellent narration. I was swept up from beginning to end. My first Dostoevsky.. will definitely try more!

It draws you in

Excellent story and wonderfully read. The 25+ hours go by very easily. Don't pass on this one.

Truly a classic

This is my fourth time reading Crime and Punishment throught out various stages of my life. It retains it's genius in the insight into a troubled and complicated mind and the portrayal of the levels of consciousness that dwell within us all. One of my favorite novels of all time and extremely well read.

Great Narration, best modern novel ever written.

Deep, passionate, painful, tense, contemplative, brave, and thorough. The natural history of the modern psyche is dramatized in this book. And George Guidall was PERFECT!

A masterpiece read by a very skilled voice actor.

Bravo! Worth every moment. This book has so many incredible scenes and insightful commentaries on thought and morality.