Ana Karenina (Abridged) Audiobook

" This book did not meet my expectations. I was told it was an amazing book. It took me four months to complete because it did not hold my interest. "

" Just couldn't get into this book. "

" This book was so fascinating! Leo Tolstoy is an excellent writer. You feel like you know every single character. "

" I want to give this book more stars, based on the writing alone. I think Tolstoy is a brilliant writer technically. The ideas, thoughts, and characters in this book were laid out so well. But the story itself was so tedious! There were so many minute details that it was hard for me to follow along without becoming distracted. I found myself having to reread paragraphs because I would be thinking of something else without realizing. I wanted to like this book more, and I'm disappointed I didn't. "

" One of my favourite books. Tolstoy's books are sometimes hard to read but it's worth it. There is so much descriptions but the plot is rally good. "

" Excellent Russian work. I only give it 4 stars because I think more time should have been spent on Levin's life and travels. Though it's still amazing. "

" I'm sorry I put off reading this book for so long, I thought it would be a really difficult read, but it wasn't, I read along with an audio version to help with the names. Can't wait to see the movie! "

" Tolstoy really brings you in to this book. Enjoyed "

" How can something so sad, be so good. "

" Love the detail Tolstoy manages to pack into this intense and interesting historical novel. A deserved classic. "

" Not much has changed about families since Tolstoy wrote this. Mainly, we seem to work longer hours, but that's about it! "

" To be honest I'm glad it's over. The book is full of epic societal reflection and while I appreciate the skill in writing it at times my eyes started to glaze over. Sorry world - I'm so over this book I can't even write a better review than that. "

" It took me months to read this. Levin's musings on Russian politics bored me to tears. Painful. "

" Loved it, heavy going initially but once into the story was smooth going. "

" Five stars for the book, but not this film version. I've read the book several times; it just may be my all time favorite. "

" I saw the recent movie adaptation. There's so much more in the book. I marveled at Tolstoy's character development and his acute understanding of people's perceptions and reasoning. My what a great thinker he was. "

" One of my all time favorites and it took awhile to read and savor because I had to get used to the names changing. The story is timeless. "

" Certainly a LONG book. My husband and I read it together. It really added to the enjoyment of the experience. Lots to discuss. Just finished it last night. Very good. Very thought provoking. "

" I read the Magarshack translation. A great book. "

" A very long soap opera. Some parts of the book were page turners, other parts were a drag to get through. Very good author and can display the characters emotions on you with precision, overall not bad. "

" This was the perfect book to read while snowed in for weeks! ( well, snowed in by choice) "

" This was a long one, but I got attached to the characters. It's a good one. "

" To think I'd have anything to add... Tolstoy is always so deeply, deeply human. And I love him for it. "

" Takes a long time, but well worth it! "

" My favorite book ... Ever! "

" Tolstoy writes like nobody else I have ever read. He can describe the simplest or most complex situation or human emotion "eyes and smiles" are what make you fall in love. Anna, Levin, Vronsky, Kitty, Dolly, what unforgettable characters. A great read. "

" Very impressive book, sad too but the kind of book that stays with you for a while. "

" Beautiful. You can tell Tolstoy cares about his characters, even when they are unlikeable. "