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baghead's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bookbadass6969's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
andotherworlds's review against another edition
4.0
4.5?! // rtc (actually blog post to come) but yeah didly did it and am done dear gowd monsieur tolstoy likes to TALK
*i swear if i update this review every five minutes with a different rating just ignore it ok let’s pretend im not questioning it all like my boy levin k cool
*i swear if i update this review every five minutes with a different rating just ignore it ok let’s pretend im not questioning it all like my boy levin k cool
ismaupin's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
sararose_cozy's review against another edition
3.0
I was interested in the beginning and lost it as it went on. Haven’t read a “classic” in awhile and am not used to the length and indepthness of everything. Probably would have enjoyed it more if I took the time to really get into it and explore the themes and characters.
sandydollreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
chloe1912's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
bittersweet_symphony's review against another edition
3.0
Portions of this book are uniquely profound. Many universal truths are hidden within the pages and due to their subtlety, are not the most dramatic. The book can drag along because it contains several story lines and a long list of characters. Each character has several names, due to Russian culture, which can be confusing and disheartening as a reading.
In the end, Tolstoy makes keen observations of how humans actually think and act. I enjoy the themes explored, but wish the novel was shorter.
In the end, Tolstoy makes keen observations of how humans actually think and act. I enjoy the themes explored, but wish the novel was shorter.
damienandreas's review against another edition
challenging
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5