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| Original Title: | Война и мир, pt. 1/2 |
| ISBN: | 1404341676 (ISBN13: 9781404341678) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | War and Peace, 4 Volumes, Война и мир (4 volumes) #1-2 |
| Characters: | Pierre Bezukhov, Natasha Rostova, Nikolai Rostov, Helene Kuragina, Vera Rostova, Prince Andrey Bokonsky, Boris Drubetskoy, Sonya Rostova, Napoleon Bonaparte, Anatole Kuragin, Mademoiselle Bourienne, Maria Bolkonskaya |
Leo Tolstoy
Paperback | Pages: 672 pages Rating: 4.24 | 2798 Users | 228 Reviews
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After years of lying to myself and others I finally read the entire book - completely on my IPhone no less. In my defense, I couldn't help lying. After working tirelessly to sustain a (minor) reputation as a reader (and quite knowledgable person)of 19th cetury Russian writers I found it impossible to admit I never read the biggest book of them all. Now that I have read it I can only say that the hype doesn't live up to the book. Sweeping historical movement combined with brilliant observations on the pettiness of everday life, topped off with unashamed religious / spiritual appeals moves this book to the top of my recommedation list. Don't be fooled as I was. Just because everyone says it's a great book doesn't mean it isn't.
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| Title | : | War and Peace, V1 (War and Peace, 4 Volumes) |
| Author | : | Leo Tolstoy |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 672 pages |
| Published | : | January 1st 2003 by IndyPublish.com (first published 1865) |
| Categories | : | Classics. Fiction. Historical. Historical Fiction. Literature. Russian Literature. Cultural. Russia. Roman |
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Ratings: 4.24 From 2798 Users | 228 ReviewsNotice Of Books War and Peace, V1 (War and Peace, 4 Volumes)
We love a good Russian ClassicUndecided between a 4-star rating and a 5-star, so I'd rather pass that task. But this is obviously brilliant: I was in awe of the book's writing for the most part (Pierre is naturally amazing), and the last chapters were very gripping and interesting (and shocking). I'd say this had easily dethroned "The Brothers Karamazov" as the best book I've ever read, even having read just some part of "War and Peace," but somehow it lost steam. This is only the first book though, so maybe that will
One of the most complete stories i have ever read! Tolstoï really took me into this vast world of the high society of Russia. He also described beautifully the war strategies like the one of Austerlitz. Reading this story, at first, needs lots of concentration in order to assimilate the different personalities. However, once you get used to them, youll get to knew them as he describes the psychology of everyone!Im really looking forward to continuing the second book!
In Tolstoys War and Peace, you follow a series of characters set in France and Russia. The plot that guides them all, is the war that was kicked off by the French Revolution. What makes this book so fascinating is how the war affects the life of each individual. Some directly, some indirectly. As the war comes and goes like waves in the tide, it never manages to halt the beautifully described experiences of love, friendship, death and development. Even though they may be a physical war raging in
What is there left to write about a legendary book that has been analyzed a myriad of times already? Maybe that it truly is, for anyone who loves literature, the magnificent, mesmerizing, extraordinary novel that so many critics have said it is. Really. It is as simple as that. The scope of this novel, which I personally saw as much as in in-depth portrait of Russia and a philosophical essay, as a breathtakingly romantic epic, is astonishing. It may seems intimidating, but Tolstoy is such a
I read War and Peace once before twenty years ago and as you would expect loved it. Would I love it as much the second time around?Most assuredly. Furthermore, now in my early forties I appreciate even more Flaubert's famous assessment after he had read it: "This is the first class work! What an artist and what a psychologist!"How true that last statement is in particular! What distinguishes War and Peace from 19th century literature is the realistic changes and growth that the major characters
This famous Russian author writes wonderfully but he goes off on philosophical tangents which can be tedious to read. The characters and story lines are compelling as are the battle scenes. I realize that this book needs a more thorough examination and I hope one day to do it the justice Tolstoy's efforts deserve. Here was my reaction after reading part I:I finished volume ONE of Leo Tolstoy's novel last night. "convoyed on every side by stars but distinguished from them all by its nearness to
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