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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
This is the most beautiful (audio)book I have ever read (listened to) in my entire life
dark
emotional
sad
tense
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
Tolstoy, did you have a wife? Because I’m concerned you hated her.
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book has me conflicted in the best ways possible. I loved the way that all the characters were written and I loved being able to read about their learnings, their failures, their developments and their demises as they all felt to real and human which was incredible to read. Tolstoy's writing is just beautiful and really captivates the essences of the novel and also the time / societal setting which was something I didn't think I would end up obsessing over as much as I have. I do have to say, though, that Kitty and Levin absolutely stole this book for me and their growth both together and as individuals was just wonderful to explore and experience/
*** spoilers ahead ***
Part eight of this book had me feeling a little underwhelmed at first until it hit me just how sad the story truly is. With Anna killing herself at the end of part seven (her final second thoughts had me shaking with distress for her), when nobody other than Vronsky seemed to be truly mourning or changed because of the events had me a little shocked until I realised it may have been an intentional show of just how far she had been pushed away from society that despite her downfall and demise, it was all worth next to nothing in the end as she had been so secluded by the end that hardly anyone was affected and even she knew, right before her time was up, that she was making a mistake. And this entire realisation was so heartbreaking as having read about Anna's demise and total turmoil throughout this book almost seems to equate to nothing and it just really pulls at my heart to think about.
As I mentioned, Kitty and Levin stole the book for me, Levin especially and seeing him evolve from a fairly self involved young man to an understand believer who wants to better himself and give his life meaning whilst being there for the love of his life and their family together brings tears to my eyes. Wow.
*** spoilers ahead ***
Part eight of this book had me feeling a little underwhelmed at first until it hit me just how sad the story truly is. With Anna killing herself at the end of part seven (her final second thoughts had me shaking with distress for her), when nobody other than Vronsky seemed to be truly mourning or changed because of the events had me a little shocked until I realised it may have been an intentional show of just how far she had been pushed away from society that despite her downfall and demise, it was all worth next to nothing in the end as she had been so secluded by the end that hardly anyone was affected and even she knew, right before her time was up, that she was making a mistake. And this entire realisation was so heartbreaking as having read about Anna's demise and total turmoil throughout this book almost seems to equate to nothing and it just really pulls at my heart to think about.
As I mentioned, Kitty and Levin stole the book for me, Levin especially and seeing him evolve from a fairly self involved young man to an understand believer who wants to better himself and give his life meaning whilst being there for the love of his life and their family together brings tears to my eyes. Wow.
Creo que es uno de mis libros favoritos. Le doy cuatro estrellas porque me costó una eternidad terminarlo y seguirle el hilo con algunos personajes, peeeeroo amo este libro demasiado.
Es el primer libro de literatura rusa que leo y la verdad fue muy buen comienzo. Me enamoré de todos los personajes y diosss, este libro es chisme-problemas filosóficos-chisme o no se. Me encanta y nopuedeser Ana karenina y su desarrollo uff.
No sé, léanlo
Es el primer libro de literatura rusa que leo y la verdad fue muy buen comienzo. Me enamoré de todos los personajes y diosss, este libro es chisme-problemas filosóficos-chisme o no se. Me encanta y nopuedeser Ana karenina y su desarrollo uff.
No sé, léanlo
The novel is a strange combination of an Austen-esque love story and a message on the Russian state of being. In the beginning, you get mostly story with random chapters thrown in about Levin's struggle with the question of Russian peasants and farming. But towards the end it becomes mostly statements about society, philosophy, and religion with barely any story. *shrug* In my opinion, the book could have ended about a hundred pages shorter and been no better or worse.
loved the language and most of the events, but found all the characters very unlikeable in their own way. The book also dwindled on a lot, so this could have been 200 pages less, but nonetheless it was okay, the language wasn't too difficult, but the actual story fell short, had too much detail and needed more plot and tragedy. (also to get to the point)
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated