Naturally it can. Being people however flawed we view their thinking and actions they can be influnced by the right person to review their values and change their thinking.
Priest often help those imprisoned for their misdeeds to have a personal turn around in their life. Others have found it in the right book.
Many would be villians have managed to turn their lives around before committing a serious crime. Whether influenced by one person or a book or a series of books.
One must remember books are written by people and most intend to inspire others to help save them some of the learning curve that they experienced in their own lives.
Alex.
