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While reading this, I discovered that books read like a meal. Some are potato chips, others are a backyard BBQ. This one is a buffet or a hearty steak with lots of side dishes. The descriptions are enough to seriously draw you in, like smelling an amazing BBQ down the street. I find this book is better to read in slightly longer sittings because FD creates a world for his characters. After a couple of pages, you can really get into his world. But one shorter reads (10 minutes or so) it's a little tricky to follow the storyline because there is a lot of philosophy and cool quotes.

I'll reread this one many times because of the philosophy and I actually care about the characters (1st time in a long time, I'm left feeling I truly know the characters). No spoilers but, FD knows how to serve up an ending! With a title like Crime and Punishment, the mood is a dark and stormy night. But FD never depends on cliches to describe things unless it's more powerful to do so. FD is consistent all the way through with the story and where he brings the characters. I'm moved. Super moved by this book.

I read the Bantam Classic version translated by Constance Garnett (March 1981 Version) Her translation is excellent.