Crime & Punishment Paperback – 30 January 2003

The book I received first had a binding problem but I got the replacement which was good. The book was in good condition and the quality of pages was good too. I wish the font size was a little bigger but it is readable. The only problem I have is packaging. I wish Amazon will provide proper packaging for books other than a simple brown paper.

Out of the many translations, this one stands out as the best. David McDuff does an excellent job preserving the original tone and intent of Dostoevsky. I also really appreciate the inclusion of footnotes in Penguin Classics, they add valuable context to the reading experience. That said, the book arrived with minimal packaging, which could be improved to better protect it during shipping.

Good quality. Worth the price. Minor damage

I have been an avid classic connoisseur. This novel is what I call a classic in its truest senses. It takes you into the depths of psyche and hearts of a thinking but reluctant criminal named Mr. Raskolnikov. In his loneliness he plots and executes a crime that he thought would make a positive change on the health of the society but it was a flawed thinking process and this is the whole synopsis of Mr. Raskolnikov’s crime and his punishment. This book has been divided into six parts and each part holds six or seven chapters on average. The unique literary skill of Fyodor Dostoyevsky keeps you guessing for what’s next through entire journey. At times, a new reader might feel bored but for a true classic loving reader each chapter brings a certain emotion through very slow burning. You feel elated in a few, you feel intrigued, you feel sad, you feel love and what not!I envied the friendship and family and love Raskolnikov got from his friend, mother & sister and his love interest. It was the inner world of himself that was full of turmoil and his heart was in turmoil throughout. This “Crime & Punishment” journey works for him and of course for reader to look upon the possibility of life in the depths of despair and darkness of poverty. The supporting characters are also interesting and hold importance of their own in this world of the novel. The character of Dunia and Razhumihin and Sonya are lovely and you’ll fall in love with them. On the other hand, the ever suspecting and always careful Pyotr Petrovich, the detective has his own special ways for his job of investigation.This novel is a thing of beauty and I fell in love with it. For a long novel you need patience and that’s the key to dig deeper and dive deeper to fetch the diamonds and the Pearls from the womb of earth and the oceans, Just in case if you needed cautionary advices.The edition of the book is very detailed and has so many notes to refer to and the translator’s note is also full of noteworthy aspects, it keeps you guided, about Fyodor Dostoyevsky and his world where he was writing the epics like “Crime and Punishment”, “Brothers Karmazov”, “The Idiot”. That’s enriching too. It’s a thing to go for and keep in your home library.

The product was received in good condition. As I have finished it, it is looking rough on the edges.I like PENGUIN CLASSICS for their quality of products and good translation.This review is for physical product as everyone knows the content inside is masterpiece.I would prefer PENGUIN for all classic books.

Dostoyevsky finest master piece

the book isnt it newly perfect shapeit is wrinkled in the edges

Hmmm okey thik hi condition mai aaya hai bass edge pe todha damage hai bhot hi kam but thik hai , nice quality