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bedro's review against another edition
5.0
I cannot put half stars so imagine a 4.5
But Tolstoi writes the way I think all the authors should write, encapsulates the simple and the complex. A story about how only men are allowed to love and suffer, a transitory peace.
But Tolstoi writes the way I think all the authors should write, encapsulates the simple and the complex. A story about how only men are allowed to love and suffer, a transitory peace.
tessaract's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ethomas128's review against another edition
5.0
Don’t let my 4 month read time fool you! I really did love this book. It is a marathon not a sprint but I think it is meant to be read and enjoyed over time. And let’s be honest, there’s only so much I can read about the intricacies of Levin’s farm in one sitting. But of course I love Levin now. The development of the characters is what makes this a masterpiece. And their inner conflicts still feel make them feel like they could exist today because all generations have contemplated what it means to be alive and what it means to be happy and that’s why this has resonated through the years. I will be thinking about this one for a while and definitely want to read this again but not anytime soon. I recommend a version with footnotes.
lornemalvo's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
clreilly's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.25
maddiwillman's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
caladium's review against another edition
4.0
Después de un poco más de 2 meses por fin he terminado este mamotreto, estando bastante contento de haberlo hecho, luego de haber dudado muchas veces de si debía continuar por el lento ritmo que a veces el libro presentaba. Pero es algo que uno claramente debe esperar, al fin y al cabo, nadie puede embarcarse en la titánica tarea de escribir un libro de esta extensión y que sea perfecto, y es que no tiene por qué serlo. Tal cual como los personajes son presentados, descritos a profundidad, con todas sus virtudes, falencias, manías, cambios de humor y de ideas, constantes contradicciones, recriminaciones hacia sus personas y los demás, a lo largo de no sé cuántos años que han pasado en la novela y se constituye, a mi parecer, como el punto más alto de la obra. Y es que darse el tiempo de entrar en la psiquis de estos personajes no puede si no traer uno o más proceso de introspección al compararse con cada uno de éstos, descubriendo sus propias virtudes o defectos compartidos.
En resumidas cuentas, recomendaría el libro.
En resumidas cuentas, recomendaría el libro.