by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Published 2021
Crime and Punishment (pre-reform Russian; post-reform Russian: is a novel by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. It was first published in the literary journal The Russian Messenger in twelve monthly installments during 1866. It was later published in a single volume. It is the second of Dostoevsky's full-length novels following his return from ten years of exile in Siberia. Crime and Punishment is considered the first great novel of his "mature" period of writing. The novel is often cited as one of the supreme achievements in literature.Crime and Punishment focuses on the mental anguish and moral dilemmas of Rodion Raskolnikov, an impoverished ex-student in Saint Petersburg who formulates a plan to kill an unscrupulous pawnbroker for her money. Before the killing, Raskolnikov believes that with the money he could liberate himself from poverty and go on to perform great deeds. However, once it is done he finds himself racked with confusion, paranoia, and disgust for his actions. His
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British · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Serious
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Also recommended for: Katerina Ivanovna Marmeladova
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British · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
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Also recommended for: Svidrigailov
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British · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
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Also recommended for: Svidrigailov
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American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Casual
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Also recommended for: Katerina Ivanovna Marmeladova
Raskolnikov's intelligent, strong-willed, and principled sister, who speaks with quiet dignity and firm conviction, even in difficult circumstances.
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Raskolnikov's loyal, kind, and energetic friend, whose voice is warm, straightforward, and generally optimistic despite the surrounding despair.
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Also recommended for: Dunya (Avdotya Romanovna Raskolnikova)
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Also recommended for: Dunya (Avdotya Romanovna Raskolnikova)
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Also recommended for: Dunya (Avdotya Romanovna Raskolnikova)
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American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Confident
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A wealthy, cynical, and morally corrupt man whose smooth, unsettling voice hides a disturbing charm and a dark, nihilistic outlook.
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Also recommended for: Porfiry Petrovich
British · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
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Also recommended for: Porfiry Petrovich
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Mature
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Also recommended for: Porfiry Petrovich
British · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
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Also recommended for: Porfiry Petrovich
Sonya's proud, consumptive stepmother, prone to dramatic outbursts and intense emotional swings, reflecting her illness and desperate circumstances.
Female · Middle-Aged · Conversational · Narration · Character-Voice · Social-Media · +58 more
“A middle-aged female voice with a wide range, including dramatic and expressive, suitable for Katerina's emotional swings and dramatic outbursts.”
Female · Middle-Aged · Conversational · Entertainment · Low · Educational · +56 more
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Also recommended for: Alyona Ivanovna
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American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Casual
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Also recommended for: Alyona Ivanovna
Australian · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“A warm, mature Australian male voice. While male, the 'mature' and 'steady' tone could be contrasted with her dramatic outbursts for effect.”
Indian · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Intense
“A middle-aged, Indian male voice described as 'gripping, bold, and engaging' with an intense and dramatic tone. While male, the dramatic and intense traits are strong for Katerina Ivanovna's outbursts.”
Also recommended for: Rodion Raskolnikov