First things first this book is soo frickin long that it took me like 2 months to read! Second the peace part is BORING. this is for people with no life BEWARE
War and Peace (Classics)
By Leo Tolstoy
Tolstoy's epic story of a nation plagued by the ravages of war is a dazzling achievement, both a social and historical portrayal of the early 1800s and of Napoleon's invasion of Russia, and a deeply personal novel. Centering around the joys and misfortunes of the Rostov family, Tolstoy conjures up a myriad of colorful and widely contrasting characters whose emotions and ideals illuminate this remarkable period. The magnificent battle scenes add depth and scope to one of the greatest works of literature.
Publisher: Greenwich House
ISBN-13: 9780517399934
ISBN-10: 0517399938
Published on 12/12/1988
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 1334
Book Reviews (3)
Okay. Let me get this straight. Most people won't believe me, but I have read this whole book, all 1000+ pages. It is so dry. If you dunked it in a bathtub filled with water, it would still be dry. If you dumped it in the Pacific Ocean, it would STILL be dry! It took two months to read (a normal 500 page would take me an estimated three weeks) and the epilogue had like, two parts! It's an achievement to finish reading the whole book, and definitely another to enjoy it (which I did not). If you really feel like reading this, go for it, but personally, I would not recommend it. I could rant on and on about War and Peace and its dryness, but I don't want to have you all staring at your devices for six hours or more just because you are reading this review, so, I'll put it into a "short" summary: It takes place in Russia in the 1800s and Russia is fighting in a war. The women get SUPER emotional about how their husbands are going away to war. A lot of people die. It's not super graphic, but it's not just "He was fighting. He died" either. I really disliked this book. Mic drop.
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Ok sooooooooo I am the first person to review this book (YAY) so lets get to the point. I read only 50 pages because I got kind of tired of it because it was only talking on those pages. I would rate it 3 stars.