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Crime and Punishment

By: Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Narrated by: Constantine Gregory
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A century after it first appeared, Crime and Punishment remains one of the most gripping psychological thrillers. A poverty-stricken young man, seeing his family making sacrifices for him, is faced with an opportunity to solve his financial problems with one simple but horrifying act: the murder of a pawnbroker. She is, he feels, just a parasite on society. But does the end justify the means? Rodion Romanovitch Raskolnikov makes his decision and then has to live with it. Dostoyevsky, in masterly fashion, contrasts the comedy and tragedy of life in St. Petersburg with the anguish and turmoil of Raskolnikov's inner life.

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Public Domain (P)2013 Naxos AudioBooks Classics Crime Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Fiction Inspiring Murder
Psychological Depth • Complex Characters • Timeless Themes • Compelling Plot • Profound Insights • Emotional Delivery
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Constantine Gregory made this hard read, amazing and fun!.
I enjoyed listening to his dramatic and comic performance while not missing the beautiful story.
Wow. A must!

What a great listen!!

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so is Les Miserables, and I wanted to tell Hugo to "get on with it!" repeatedly. Same here. interesting premise, good character development, wonderful introduction of Grace at the end, but, good heavens! Get on with it! Blah, blah, blu-blah!

I know it's a classic, but...

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Absolutely terrific story, and furthermore the narrator was top-notch. I was recommended this book through a Jordan B. Peterson lecture, and I'm infinitely glad that I took up the suggestion.

One of the best books I've read.

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This book is all about poverty, cruelty, compassion and forgiveness. The book shows that everyone has the right to be given second chances in life, a chance to renew yourself and be the better version of who you are. Poverty is still one social issue that is very hard to solve, as long as people are always hungry for power and control, it will always be a cycle.

a must read

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A compelling story written by a master. I’m not certain how I overlooked this title for so many years. It’s a long listen but well worth it. A work of genius.

Remarkable Literary Achievement

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Not for the weak-minded or faint of heart. A dark story that finishes with triumph and redemption. Are you willing to question and chalenge what you believe?
A psychological masterpiece.

Excellent book, highly recommend!!!

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Story over all was goo, but sometimes hard to follow the names of the characters because they were in Russian.

Long and slow

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This may be the best book that I have ever read yet and the performance was extremely well-done. Incredible and very affecting.

An astounding work

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I haven’t listened to a true classic in some time.

I’ve heard many fine books but few that are great. Indeed almost none. Crime and Punishment is great.

The reading was superb.

Whether you’ve read it or not, I heartily recommend it. If you’ve not read it, it will be a superb experience. If you have read it, you’ll re-experience its exceptional features again and be happy for it.

A True Classic

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Crime and Punishment is a Great Book with characters that delve into profound psychological, spiritual, social and political themes, revealing Dostoevsky’s insight into the human condition.

Mr. Gregory places his extraordinary depth of understanding and artistry at our service as he leads us on Raskolnikov’s journey through the neighborhoods of St. Petersburg and his psyche. Gregory’s Russian background lends a cultural accuracy to his pronunciation and enhances the experience of the story’s environment and atmosphere. I got more out of the novel by listening to this reader than I would have if I’d only read the book myself. I promise that you will be thrilled by moments when you realize that not only have you completely entered into the story but Mr. Gregory has, too.

He portrays the excruciating conflict of Rodia's madness and philosophy; Razumikhin’s optimism; the delicacy and nobility of Raskolnikov's mother and sister; Svidrigailov’s complexity; Porfiry Petrovich’s patience – and he makes it seem effortless – the true mark of a master.

Outstanding passages include:
Raskolnikov’s interior monologue at end of Part III
Porfiry Petrovich Part VI, Chapter II
Dmitry Prokofyich Vrazumikhin - Part II, Chapter IV (Anywhere, actually!)
Arkady Ivanovich Svidrigaïlov - Part VI, Chapter VI (I was most impressed by the portrayal of this most complicated character.

I predict that in 50 years this recording of Crime and Punishment will be considered a classic and a lasting legacy of Constantine Gregory.

The Reader is Equal to the Material.

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