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★★★★★
My review is more for the edition than the book itself
Does anyone comb through these reviews looking for actual discussions of the plot? If so, I apologize - my rating is purely for this specific edition. I had initially downloaded a cheapie Kindle version of C&P until two separate friends peer pressured me into getting "the only version worth reading", the Pevear and Volokhonsky translation. I begrudgingly did so, dropping the extra $, and I found it to be an excellent translation - tons of footnotes, explanations, the prose itself was smooth and there was even a diagram about the Russian patronymic name system. I met up with a friend to discuss the book after we'd both finished and at least 50% of the conversation was her saying "Oh, my version didn't mention that..." or "Wow, that makes more sense with that footnote...". I would recommend paying the extra money for this translation, or at least do some research on which translation would suit you - this didn't turn out to be my favourite book but I recieved a much deeper and smoother understanding of the time period, the actions of the characters, and the location than my friend with the lesser translation.
August 2013 · Books · verified purchase
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Crime and Punishment: A Novel in Six Parts with Epilogue (Vintage Classics)
4.6★ · 846 ratings, as of 2023
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