Hadji Murad (Abridged) Audiobook

" Excellent short story. Was good to read on a kindle where a dictionary was there for all the geographical references. Typical writing for Leo showing Russian culture during the period. "

" but i read the malay translation "

" 5/2012 Well written story about a famous Chechen Muslim warrior who goes over to the Russians due to a feud within the mountaineers. Based on true events, the sad tale is an illustration of the ongoing power struggles between and within warring groups in Asia and the Middle East arenas. "

" Loved this book, still relevant. I kept this in my car in case I was stuck somewhere. This book holds a special spot in my heart. "

" Tolstoy's best feature is his accessibility. He writes very simply and to the point. His observations on human psychology are mind-blowing. This book was more difficult to get into at first (his other novels hook you on the first page) because the organization is odd. But once you are into it, you really find yourself inside of his world. Amazing images that I can still see in my mind. This would make a great movie. "

" Some beautiful pastoral descriptions and short enough to even entice me to read Mr. Tolstoy, but I was left depressed. They Chechens are still fighting the same battle today with the same tragic results. "

" Great book. Some say Tolstoy's best story. Written late in his life. Has a strong moral storyline. Seems like the Russians and Chechnians have been at it a long time. "

" This was an interesting and personalized look into a struggle that goes on and on. I did not find it as emotionally engaging as say The Death Of Ivan Ilyich "

" Epic book...just love it "

" Short, but painful. Interesting stuff from an historical perspective, but a bit of a slog. "

" I really like Russian classics. This was an interesting study of human nature. Makes me want to read more Tolstoy. "

" Hadji Murat is a really good story. Tolstoy seems to send a message about understanding other cultures, and decides to write about a non-Russian protagonist. You sympathize with Hadji and have a vested interest in the character by the end. "

" This was my first look at Tolstoy and I was surprised to find myself immensely enjoying this book. "

" Hard to follow...lost energy. "

" Hadji Murat is a Beautiful character... "

" Not Tolstoy's best-known work by any means, but in my opinion it should be. "

" I thought this book was only ok. I think I had higher expectations based on other things I've read by Tolstoy. I did find it to be more sympathetic to the Chechens than the Russians, but something about felt incomplete to me--that there was a part of the story that was missing. "

" Two brief books one wishes the right people had read at the right time: "Hadji Murad" and "The Quiet American." Both novels are nearly perfect. "

" dipinjemin vera :D "

" Indispensable for understanding present-day Chechnya. "

" Wonderful book , i enjoyed it so much "

" If you have any doubt that history repeats itself, or that change comes slowly, read this tale of Muslim rebels in the neighborhood of today's Chechnya, struggling against the Russian empire of the 19th Century. Sound familiar? One of Tolstoy's last works, and a great one. "