by Fyodor Dostoevsky which is one of the greatest classic novels of all time. Though this epic Russian novel was published in 1866, theme makes total relevance to today’s world. If you guys have no idea of what I am talking about and you have some time to watch classics and so please have a look into this series from BBC ( crime and punishment 1)

The originality of this crime thriller is demonstrated right at the beginning of the play. The protagonist, Raskolnikov gets inspired with an ideology of serving poor people, kills a rich pawnbroker in St. Petersburg. In normal crime thrillers, the secret of who is kept till the end which holds the curiosity of the viewers. However, Dostoevsky keeps this secret open to the viewers by letting them know it right in the opening scene. But he creates a gripping psychological drama which gradually unfolds in multiple layers. The shift of bull’s eye from “Who did the crime” to questions like “Why did he do it?”, “Will he be caught?”, and “What will happen to the other main characters?” makes this “theaterstuck” (drama piece) “Schuld und Sühne” stand apart from other Psychological crime thrillers.

What really stands out in Crime and Punishment is the depth of human psychology that Dostoevsky taps from his characters along the plot. The characters are not purely divided into good and bad. He just leaves the centre point of judgement “who” and shifts it to all other human aspects of the crime. This goes deep into discovering why they are so? and what was the reason for their behaviour? He even explores their motivations, desires, and fears. He even probes their subconscious thoughts through dreams. The tension reaches the highest pitch when Raskolnikov meets the detective Porifory who is Aunt of his close friend Razumikhin. They both engage in serious psychological battel of proving each other’s point.

The only issue with this drama is long and difficult names for viewers. This is confusing initially. Even if you don’t remember the characters you will ultimately know who is what at least by their appearance and dialogue. I believe that is enough to have a brief idea of what is going on.

Since I am writing the review after all the shows are over, that to in English for German readers, I don’t think it would be a crime if I discuss the plot in brief.

Raskolnikov, a conflicted former student refuses all help from his close pals devises a plan to murder and rob an elderly pawn-broker Alyona Ivanovna. He makes an acquaintance of Semyon Zakharovich Marmeladov, a drunkard who recently squandered his family's little wealth. Raskolnikov is informed of his sister and mother coming visit him to discuss his sister's sudden marriage plans.

After the murder, Raskolnikov turns sick obsessed with murder. He sees Marmeladov, who has been struck mortally by a carriage in the streets. Rushing to help him, Raskolnikov gives the remainder of his money to the man's family, which includes his wife Katharinas and his teenage daughter, Sonya, who has been forced to become a prostitute to support her family.