As I read Dostoevsky I found myself very pleased with his attention to detail. These details enrich the plot and define the work as a whole. What would crime and punishment be without it? An excerpt that was a particular favorite of mine is a good example of the detail he uses. On page seven he describes Lizaveta’s apartment. Not only does he describe the apartment, but he highlights Raskolnikov’s reactions to it. Further, he writes in a way that lays out the most inner thoughts of the main character. This is not easy to accomplish as a writer. Many writers try to do this, but somehow Dostoevsky hits it on the nail. He highlights tendencies in humanity by describing the brutal details inside and out.
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