War and Peace, Part 1 (Abridged) Audiobook

" This is one of those books you get lost in. As it switches from character to character, each one is compelling. I think the mastery of Tolstoy is his ability to make you feel like you are right there, looking over the shoulder of the characters. An amazing read. "

" Just as good as everyone says, but make sure you have a lot of time to dedicate to it. "

" Tolstoy is a genius, what more can I say? "

" 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 didn't make it through the book. I liked Anna Kerina better. "

" 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. "

" The greatest novel of all time. "

" Tolstoy's women characters are not as deep as they are supposed to be. Also, he comes across as a pedantic bigot when it comes to women. Dostoyevski was far better in creating/ describing women characters. "

" 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. "

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

" I confess to skimming the last chapter for the story elements instead of the philosophy. Fascinated by Decembrist origins. Great book overall. "

" Everyone should read this book at least once. "

" I hate to pretentious and pick this novel as the best ever, but it really is. Simply in awe of Tolstoy. Love this book! "

" I think a few people have reviewed this book already, right? "

" First read this at twelve, then 24 so i'll have to read it again when i'm 48! "

" Epic in scale! Napoleons invasion of Russia. Very long and complicated. "

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

" As long a book as I have ever read. Apart from Tolstoy's philosophical rant about history at the end there is no much to do other than say what a magnificent novel. "

" What can I say, what new accolade can I add?War and Peace is, simply, the greatest novel ever written. That's all I can say about that. "

" I enjoyed the parts with the interaction of the characters but disliked the war parts. "