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War and Peace (AmazonClassics Edition)

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In early nineteenth-century Russia, the threat of Napoleon’s invasion looms, and the lives of millions are about to be changed forever. This includes Pierre Bezúkhov, illegitimate son of an aristocrat; Andrew Bolkónski, ambitious military scion; and Natásha Rostóva, compassionate daughter of a nobleman. All of them are unprepared for what lies ahead. Alongside their fellow compatriots—a catalog of enduring literary characters—Pierre, Andrew, and Natásha will be irrevocably torn between fate and free will.

Through the bonds of love and family, and all that can break them, Tolstoy examines the effects of war on every strata of society in his masterwork of intimate—and epic—social history.

Revised edition: Previously published as War and Peace, this edition of War and Peace (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions.

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not at all what I expected, well told and captivating, definitely something I should have read some time ago.

enlightening

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I was fascinated by the inner workings of the lives of so many people at such a critical point in history.
It was difficult at first to digest all the Russian names.
I’m glad I stuck with it. Tolstoy does not disappoint

Tolstoy does not disappoint

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Tolstoy is such a vaste genius. This truly great book is, among many other things, a masterclass in empathy. On top of that, Edoardo Ballerini's performance here is a triumph of character inhabitation, clarity, and listenability. I cannot recommend this specific audiobook enough.

Towering and beautiful achievement, all around

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Took me awhile to convince myself to start, took me a good while to finish once I did. I could not imagine consuming this novel in written format or why you would want to with such a great Narration available. The novel itself is enjoyable but this narrator greatly increases that joy. Russian names are not easy to grasp so the various voices made the transitions easier to notice.

The characters are well developed. Their journeys for the most part intriguing. The human experience is relatable during the difficult times, circumstances and emotional journeys on which the characters embark.

Highly enjoyable except for maybe the second epilogue. That felt like a whole other book. It may have touched on the concepts of the novel but felt more like a personal philosophical discussion. Some solid viewpoints for reflection all the same.

Great Narration for a great story

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