Crime and Punishment

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A desperate man. A deadly theory. A guilt that will consume him alive. In the sweltering, claustrophobic slums of 19th-century St. Petersburg, a brilliant but destitute ex-student named Rodion Raskolnikov is losing his grip on reality. Crushed by poverty and alienated from society, he hatches a terrifyingly logical plan: the murder of a vile, unscrupulous pawnbroker. He convinces himself that the act is morally justified, a necessary stepping stone to his own greatness and the financial salvation of his family. But crossing the line of blood fractures Raskolnikov's soul in ways he could never have anticipated. As the walls close in and a cunning police investigator begins to circle, Raskolnikov finds himself trapped in a suffocating web of his own design. Driven to the brink of madness by isolation and his own harrowing conscience, he must navigate an underworld of drunkards, desperate women, and shattered dreams to find a glimmer of redemption. Why you will love this: This unabridged audiobook delivers a masterclass in tension, cementing itself as the absolute pinnacle of Psychological Fiction. You will be utterly gripped by this suspenseful thriller, as Dostoevsky seamlessly weaves together a profound character study, grim philosophical tropes, and a riveting cat-and-mouse detective plot that explores the very limits of morality. About the Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881) is one of literature's greatest novelists, renowned for his penetrating insight into the human soul. Drawing heavily on his own agonizing experiences with poverty, political imprisonment, and a near-execution in Siberia, his timeless works profoundly influenced existentialism and modern literature. Duration - 22h. Author - Fyodor Dostoevsky. Narrator - John Montoya. Published Date - Friday, 16 January 2026. Copyright - © 1866 Fyodor Dostoevsky ©.

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English