Fyodor Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment follows Raskolnikov, a destitute student who commits murder to test his theory that extraordinary individuals are above moral law. Through Raskolnikov's psychological torment and eventual redemption, Dostoyevsky creates a profound exploration of guilt, morality, suffering, and the possibility of spiritual transformation. The novel becomes a gripping psychological thriller and philosophical investigation into the nature of conscience and what it means to be human.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Dostoyevsky understood that the hardest punishment isn't external but internal, the voice that won't let us forget what we've done. This novel remains urgent because it shows us that we can't escape ourselves, and that redemption requires facing the truth we'd rather avoid.

DETAILS: • Author: Fyodor Dostoyevsky • Publisher: Penguin Classics • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: July 14, 2015 • ISBN: 9780143107637 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days