Hidden sin

The novel "The Hidden Sin", inspired by the iconic "Crime and Punishment" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, represents a milestone in the literature of the novel, as Dostoyevsky is considered one of the most prominent pioneers of the novel who explored the depths of the human soul with all its complexities and contradictions. This early version of the novel, which we are rediscovering today, provides not only a literary book but also a historical document of great value.
The novel presents the psychological conflict and moral crisis of the hero, who finds in killing the moneylender a way to free himself from poverty, believing that her evil wealth can morally justify his action. However, confusion, hesitation and bad luck thwart his plans. It also shows the conflict between the hero and the police investigator, who imposes severe psychological pressure on the hero because of his crime. In addition, the novel tells a touching love story between the hero and a night girl whom he tries to save from her painful fate, emphasizing that poverty was the motive behind her harsh choices.
Readers who follow Dostoyevsky's works realize that it is not possible to sympathize with a single character throughout the novel; The writer shows his characters from multiple perspectives, making us understand and appreciate the human motives behind every action, even those that may not normally be acceptable.