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" I felt aged after I was done this. Like a good cheddar. "
- Barbwire, 2/12/2014
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" What to say that hasn't already been said? Sublime. "
- Ann, 2/8/2014
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" I've finally finished it! It's taken me around two months, but I think it was worth it in the end, if only to be able to say that I've actually read it. War and Peace seems to be the most truly epic book ever written, so it wasn't an easy read. Tolstoy's prose is brilliant and I loved the actual story parts of the different classes, but the history parts that he weaves in and out throughout are really tough going. I need to brush up on my russian history now! "
- Evelyn, 2/1/2014
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" I thought this crusty old behemoth couldn't possibly be up to 140 years of hype but it was and remains the best book I've ever read. I read it as fast as I read Da Vinci Code and I didn't have to feel ashamed afterward. I skipped the last philisophical debate on historical writing. I think it should have been cut, personally, but you can't argue with the Russians. "
- Carrie, 1/26/2014
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" There are many reviews on this novel. It is still a very good read. Find a copy at the library and enjoy it. "
- Keith, 1/26/2014
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" Just as good as everyone says, but make sure you have a lot of time to dedicate to it. "
- Maverick, 1/24/2014
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" This is one of my favorite books of all time, by my favorite author of all time. I recommend starting it when you have a lot of time to read. It's not something you want can spend 20 minutes a day on and enjoy, because there are a lot of characters and it can get confusing. Tolstoy goes on some long historical tangents, which I loved, but many don't. I say if you need to skim those parts to make it through, do so without shame. "
- Tommy, 1/24/2014
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" Great book. It really takes some time to get through. Tolstoy really makes you think about how one person is insignificant to the ebb and flow of history. I really enjoyed the characters too. It isn't considered one of the greatest novels of all time for nothing. "
- Robert, 1/11/2014
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" I've been reading this book for over a year. According to my Kindle I am at 60% finished. The characters are interesting, but the details and multitude of story lines are complex to follow. I will finish it this summer! "
- Diane, 12/18/2013
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" This book was amazing. However, I feel that the ending was a bit lacking. I feel he brought new things to the story in the first epilogue, that were left without a conclusion. Then he rambled repetitively in the second epilogue. It was a beautifully written work, and I loved it. "
- Samantha, 10/4/2013
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" Couldn't even get past chapter four! Hated it! "
- Kendra, 9/30/2013
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" I was immersed in another world and could not or would not try and find the exit. Tolstoy's novel captured a time and society and helped me to understand the perspective and culture of upper class Russia in the late 1800's. "
- Lindsey, 6/8/2013
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" So readable and such an amazing book - epic! "
- Andrew, 2/18/2013
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" A literary masterpiece that for some of us is just plain boring to read. "
- Andrew, 1/2/2013
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" Read this while pregnant with child number 4 and it was an excellent book. "
- Melissa, 9/16/2012
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" Still savoring every page of this unbelievably interesting novel. I began this on May 1 and now at 46% on my Amazon Kindle. Pretty good progress, if I do say so myself. :-) "
- Cherrie, 8/1/2012
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" I read this one when I was in high school. Don't remember much about it, except that it's about Russia. "
- Beverly, 6/11/2012
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" It is not a question of this book being worthy enough for you, it is the question are you worthy enough for this book. "
- Johannes, 1/15/2012
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" Now this is a very long, epic and ambitious book, and I love big and monumental books! I didn't give it five stars, because it did have its lenghts, but other than that it was very interesting, captivating and informative. Especially the war scenes were exciting. "
- Anna-Kathrin, 11/16/2011
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" Very long but the story is good. Putting persons into the surrounding actions of Napoleon and Russia works well. I learned a little about the that time period in Europe. Tolstoy's explanation of historical theory, which is mostly what the long epilogue includes, gets tiresome. "
- Murphious, 7/22/2011
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" When Tolstoy tells his character's stories, this book fairly sings. When he lectures on military tactics it's a snooze fest.
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- Harry, 5/22/2011
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" I actually read the Dunnigan translation. A great book.
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- Mike, 5/22/2011
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" 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.
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- Scott, 5/19/2011
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" 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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- Boni, 5/18/2011
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" Loved the societal, political, cultural aspects. Extended descriptions of cannons bored me.
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- Ctb, 5/17/2011
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" Epic story. Hard work at first but you grow to know the characters.
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- Pete, 5/14/2011
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" The best novel ever written. I read War and Peace regularly, and I've read several different translations. This is the best. Drops dripped.
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- Cjl, 5/13/2011
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" The peace I love, war made me quit the book 3/4 of the way through.
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- Alla, 5/8/2011
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" 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.
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- Jennifer, 5/8/2011
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" 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.
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- JP, 5/5/2011
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