Download La Guerra y la Paz (War and Peace) Audiobook

" The legendary status of this book can be intimidating but it is an enthralling read and will set the bar for any future fiction you will read. "

" An epic story about five families during the war between France & Russia at the turn of the 19th century. Natasha has to be one of the most cherished characters in literary history. "

" OK, got bored 3/4 through. "

" I read this one when I was in high school. Don't remember much about it, except that it's about Russia. "

" I definitely enjoyed War and Peace more than I had expected. Sure, it's long, drawn-out, and there are a ton of characters, but it's an enjoyable story. I didn't mind paying attention to all of the details, because I enjoyed the payoff. "

" This was an awesome book! Definitely my new favorite. I really liked Tolstoy's consideration of the themes of life and death and their concurrence. This book has everything - love, revenge, forgiveness, disillusionment and the need for self-criticism, sacrifice, finding joy in everyday life, and some really great lines that resonated with my beliefs of eternal families. There is so much depth, I feel like I will need to read it a few more times to truly master it, but this first time around was a great eye-opener into the greatness that is Tolstoy. Natasha and Anatole's encounter almost drove me insane! I was not a big fan of Andrei, but I can appreciate his thematic significance. I will admit, I didn't care for the second epilogue, as Tolstoy had already presented his thoughts on how history should be written and there wasn't anything new presented or any grand unifying conclusion. However, I understand that it was his intention not to create a conclusion, which strengthens his point. This is a fantastic read! Absolutely worth the daunting 1400 pages. "

" Truly worth the effort... get through the first couple chapters and you are up to speed with a great story that will carry you to the end and leave you wanting more "

" If you cut out the ballroom scenes it's actually a very nice book "

" Pevear and Volokhonsky's translation made it enjoyable to read this classic. I'd tried twice before and bogged down in the middle, but this version pulled me in. If you have a choice with any Russian novel, pick these translators! "

" long...parts were interesting but i couldn't really get into it. "

" 13 estrellas, la madre Rusia ofrendada en todo su esplendor y miseria... "

" Read this while trying for years to get pregnant..actually took notes to keep track of the characters...well worth it "

" yep...after i read it in school, i reread it for fun. its a good book! "

" An epic novel no one should miss. "

" Excellent social commentary. Deliciously realistic about the Napoleonic invasion of Moscow. Compelling illusion towards the rise of Bolshevism. "

" I will not be able to sum up all my feelings about this tremendous, vast work beyond saying that I loved it and I hope I live to read it again. "

" When Tolstoy tells his character's stories, this book fairly sings. When he lectures on military tactics it's a snooze fest. "

" I actually read the Dunnigan translation. A great book. "

" Read the Garnett translation. It's less Anglicized. There is an even better revision of Garnett
The three volume format of the Everyman's edition is easier to hold in bed or anywhere. "

" The old Signet Classic, 1968 first printing that I read was not listed in goood Reads
Was Translated by Ann Dunnigan with an Introduction by John Bayley

I agree, War and Peace is the greatest novel ever written.



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" Loved the societal, political, cultural aspects. Extended descriptions of cannons bored me. "

" Epic story. Hard work at first but you grow to know the characters. "

" The best novel ever written.
I read War and Peace regularly, and I've read several different translations. This is the best.
Drops dripped. "

" The peace I love, war made me quit the book 3/4 of the way through. "

" this book was recommended by one of my friends... i have been reading it for the past 3 years and i am only through half. to say its a slow read is understating the situation. its my goal to finish it this year. "

" I found Pierre Bezukhov irritating and unlikeable. The character I identified with was Prince Andrei. Of course we all know what happens in the end. "