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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
lizzycatslibrary's review against another edition
3.0
It would be so much better if they would cut out about half the book. Levin does not need that much face time honestly. There were some times during the book I was just like what the heck are you talking about and why? I think it takes away from the whole of the story. This book gets three stars because I liked it at times.
neaddean's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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
4.75
karrama's review against another edition
4.0
The naming conventions might be very old, but they made it almost impossible to get through what should be a quick easy read. When's the last time Tolstoy was called that? Probably Cliff Notes because we couldn't remember who the character's nicknames were to one another. That aside great love story and she was rightly torn.