La Guerra y la Paz (War and Peace) (Abridged) 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. "

" 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. "

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

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

" Read the Garnett translation. It's less Anglicized. There is an even better revision of GarnettThe 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. "

" 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. "