War And Peace (Abridged) Audiobook

" While not consistently a 5star book (although there are lots of great parts), the pure scope and reach of this book has to push it there "

" 99% of this book was amazing. Then the whole 2nd part of the epilogue was almost unreadable. Still glad I read it though. "

" my favourite book of all-time. Should be reread every decade. Hard to believe it was historical fiction at the time. Interestingly Tolstoy never thought that this was a novel but an expose of his historical philiosophy...I think it makes it all the more a great novel. "

" It took me a whole summer to read this book. It went on and on, but I am glad that I read it because I like to get a view into different time periods and cultures. "

" Tolstoy revived the heart of Russian fiction. "

" There are many reviews on this novel. It is still a very good read. Find a copy at the library and enjoy it. "

" Long battle scenes. Other than that, fascinating story about the French Revolution. "

" really enjoyed the 'peace' bits found the 'war' bits a bit hard to get through. "

" Exciting story, showing both sides of 19th century Russian society, the aristocrats and the low class, both being involved in the same war, but seing it and feeling it in a different way. "

" What more can be added to all that has been said and written about this masterpiece? What other superlative could I possibly use to describe it that hasn't been used before? Just read it. "

" He is a very fine Author. ...a top book! "

" Amazing book. It was a little over my head in parts, but I'm glad I read it. Such wonderful characters and Tolstoy was a genius. Pierre and Denisov were my favorite characters. "

" I'll confess that I skipped over a lot of the meditations about war & human will & power & history, which Tolstoy doubtless considered the most important. But I found the characters very engaging, and the story as a whole moved very quickly and was an enjoyable read. I didn't intentionally read this at the same time as the 200th anniversary of the war was being marked (on twitter among other places) but it ended up being good timing--I knew very little about it, as it happened. "

" Epic soap opera during Napoleon's invasion of Russia. I enjoyed this book despite it's length. Great story telling by Tolstoy. I highly recommend it as a must read classic. "

" One of my favorite books ever. Love Russian literature. "

" It's pretty darned good, you guys. "

" Tolstoy revived the heart of Russian fiction. "

" Should be on everyone's life list. "

" honestly, i liked just the peace parts. "

" Brilliant so far. The translators include the French and German in the text, and you have to look at the bottom for the translations, but it's little bother. The notes at the back are outstanding. "

" I gotta say, I liked Anna Karenina more and would definitely start with that. But War and Peace is amazingly insightful, too, and really beautiful. "

" I am loving the inner voices of the characters. "

" I liked his characters and how they reflect different human conditions. However, Tolstoy spent lots of words on his theories of what drives events in history, which I personally don't care much about. "

" Amazing! A wonderful example of outstanding historical fiction. "

" This is a fabulous book full of history & love. It is beautifully written with detailed description, down to the lace & roses on women's gowns. The most difficult thing about the book was the characters names, since they are Russian. Do not be afraid to read this book...you will be enriched! "

" Took me a couple of months of travelling in S America to read the majority of this beast and then even longer once home to polish off the last 200 or so. Worth doing if you have the time and motivation. Tolstoy's ruminations on the theory of history are some of the most interesting bits. "

" Finally finished this door stop "

" I found some of parts of it more enjoyable than others but, overall, well worth the effort. "

" Read it in school (because I had to), then re-read it again (because I wanted to). Never regretted. Totally different experience. "

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

" I have thrown this book at a wall so many times. "

" Yes! I finally finished it! "

" From what I could remember, it was divided into 5 books. The first 3 I literally could not put down but the last two was a real drag. Still a great book on the whole though. "

" This might reflect on me poorly to intellectuals, but Tolstoy's style doesn't do a lot for me. His characters and stories should be brilliant, but his execution loses my interest. "

" I'm just glad that I finally finished it after two years. "

" Wasn't crazy about the translation, remember that many of the characters came across as Elmer Fudd. Wasn't clear if it was intentional or translation. "

" Began my love of Russian writers. First long read. "

" I can't decide whether "War and Peace" or "The Brothers Karamazov" is the greatest novel ever written. And what difference does it make? "

" The invention of the soap opera, plus some philosophy. It really is a Great Book "

" Hands down one of the best things I've ever read. So I read it again. "

" Enjoyed it. More of a soap opera than I was expecting. "

" my introduction to good literature "

" Need to re-read this book. Struggled back in college to finish. "

" I am giving this a 4 only because a lot of the dialogue and events were unnecessary. It was amazingly written though. I feel as though I lived an alternate life for a time because his description of mood and scenery were so well written. Good good good book overall. "

" Hardly an easy read, the story is simply a byproduct to the philosophy of war. Amazing detail, but very very very long! "

" My favourte ever book ... This is my go back to book ... I am biased but I think it may be the best ever book .. And prince Andrei the most gorgeous protagonist ever "

" Began my love of Russian writers. First long read. "

" It taught me a lot about Russian society! "

" Worth reading it once! was a long read! "

" actually read the pevear translation. this book is a trashy soap opera, and the last thirty pages are unreadable. "

" 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. "

" 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<br/>The three volume format of the Everyman's edition is easier to hold in bed or anywhere. "

" Read the Garnett translation. It's less Anglicized. There is an even better revision of Garnett<br/>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 <br/>Was Translated by Ann Dunnigan with an Introduction by John Bayley <br/> <br/>I agree, War and Peace is the greatest novel ever written. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> "

" The old Signet Classic, 1968 first printing that I read was not listed in goood Reads <br/>Was Translated by Ann Dunnigan with an Introduction by John Bayley <br/> <br/>I agree, War and Peace is the greatest novel ever written. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> "

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

" 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. "

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

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

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

" 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. "

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

" 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. "

" 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. "