Book Club Meeting: Crime and Punishment by Dostoevsky

What happens when someone believes they’re morally justified in committing the unforgivable?
Crime and Punishment is a gripping psychological novel that follows a young man who commits murder—and is slowly consumed by guilt, paranoia, and the weight of his own ideas. Far from a simple crime story, this book dives deep into conscience, power, morality, and the question of whether punishment comes from society or from within.
We’ll read this over 4 weeks at a manageable pace, focusing not on plot trivia, but on big questions:
What drives people to cross moral lines?
Is guilt unavoidable?
Can redemption be chosen—or is it forced?
This discussion is ideal for readers who enjoy deep conversation, character psychology, and classics that still feel disturbingly relevant today.
No prior Dostoevsky required—just curiosity and a willingness to think.
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