I really struggled with 'Crime and Punishment' - still not finished it

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I mostly stick to sci-fi/fantasy/crime and the occasional classic - oliver twist etc..
Anyone ever read any Colin Forbes ? he's a Tom Clancy wannabe but I read one of his books and it was utterly dire - cardboard cutout people living in a world of nonsense.
Just read Lord of the Rings again for the 7th ? time. Get a PDA..most usefl thing ever - Im never without a book in my pocket (only £40 for a brand new decent one)