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Title: Crime and Punishment
Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky
Narrator: Walter Zimmerman
Format: Unabridged
Length: 23 hrs and 26 mins
Language: English
Release date: 04-04-06
Publisher: Jimcin Recordings
Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 101 votes
Genres: Classics, World Literature
Publisher's Summary:
Raskolnikov, a student in St. Petersburg, murders an old woman, a money-lender, to prove his theory that violence purifies the strong. But no sooner is the deed done than Raskolnikov begins to feel remorse. What follows is one of the greatest psychological studies in world literature.
Editorial Reviews:
In this classic tale of sin, guilt, and redemption, Dostoevsky draws an illuminating psychological portrait of a poor St. Petersburg student who murders an older moneylender for her cash and to prove his theories about good and evil. After becoming incapacitated by remorse, he finds solace from an unlikely source. Although this is an older recording, performer Walter Zimmerman's precise elocution and dramatic voice make listening to the tale a real pleasure. This is a wonderful way to experience a colossus of literature.
Members Reviews:
Well Done
Often in reviewing a great performance, it is difficult to determine which worked best; the actual performance or the material on which the performance is based. In the case of this audio book, both the story and the reader are very well done.
Great Book
Great book and very well read although, as I've said in other reviews, people have very different tastes in reading styles so make sure you listen to the sample before ordering.
Better than I expected
I loved Dostoevsky's 'The Brothers Karamazov' so I wanted to read this one as well. He has such an interesting sense of humor and a great understanding of people. Even though the story takes place in a different era and part of the world, Dostoevsky makes the character's motivations and responses to everything so real and honest that I can picture all of this happening in modern day America. The narration was decent, I would definitely recommend listening to this book rather than reading it yourself, unless you are familiar with the pronunciation of Russian names.
Great Book!
One of my all time favorite books with my all time favorite reader!
Traded up
This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?
A deaf person
What did you like best about this story?
The story cannot be faulted
What didnt you like about Walter Zimmermans performance?
Zimmerman's performance grew more cloying over time. I did not like the way he read the book from the beginning but I plunged on hoping his rendition would improve. It did not. I found myself downloading other books and listening to them instead. However, I found that there were other actors who read CRIME AND PUNISHMENT on Audible and now that I've gotten a version I like I have taken up listening again.
You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?
The story is compelling, the literary quality is magnificent, the character development is superb, and the plot all too human. Frankly, there is nothing to criticize in this audio book except the reading of it. In other words, the narrator's rendition.
Any additional comments?
I would like my money back on this one. I got it for one credit.
