Literary Fiction
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
2021·697 pages
A tormented student in 19th-century Russia grapples with morality and murder in this intense psychological novel.
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A tormented student in 19th-century Russia grapples with morality and murder in this intense psychological novel.
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Fyodor Dostoevsky’s masterpiece: a powerful psychological study, a terrifying murder mystery, and a fascinating detective thriller infused with philosophical, religious, and social commentary. One of Time’s 100 Best Mystery and Thriller Books of All Time • Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read. A desperate young man plans the perfect crime—the murder of a despicable pawnbroker, an old woman no one loves and no one will mourn.
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Romance & sex
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Brief mentions of sexual themes; no explicit scenes depicted. Sexual context: presence of a character with predatory behavior; disturbing implications.
Violence & gore
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Graphic murder scenes with detailed descriptions; recurring violent imagery.
Profanity
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Minimal strong language; occasional mild profanity.
Substance use
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Frequent alcohol use depicted, often tied to despair; not glamorized.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ characters or themes present.
Religious content
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Strong religious themes; redemption and Christian morality are central.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Heavy social and philosophical critique of utilitarianism and societal decay.
Self-harm / suicide
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Brief mentions of suicidal ideation; not depicted on-page.
Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of poverty, systemic suffering, and emotional abuse. Sexual context: presence of a character with predatory behavior; disturbing implications.
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