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gvj1910's review
5.0
Great read. I especially enjoyed the first story, but also the others. A number of lessons learned.
csd17's review against another edition
5.0
When your reading challenge includes a book of short stories-- choose Tolstoy. I have never regretted time spent with this man's words.
shayan_reads's review
4.0
Well, it’s LEO TOLSTOY!!! I don’t think I need to explain further.
This volume contains some of my favorite short stories by him- 3 questions, The coffee house in Surat, What men live by and God is where Love Is.
There are some really meaningful quotes I this book:
“Remember then: there is only one time that is important-- Now! It is the most important time because it is the only time when we have any power. The most necessary man is he with whom you are, for no man knows whether he will ever have dealings with any one else: and the most important affair is, to do him good, because for that purpose alone was man sent into this life!”
If only more people interpreted religious scriptures like he did!
At the risk of sounding overdramatic, I would say that, Leo Tolstoy’s books make my heart sing with joy.
This volume contains some of my favorite short stories by him- 3 questions, The coffee house in Surat, What men live by and God is where Love Is.
There are some really meaningful quotes I this book:
“Remember then: there is only one time that is important-- Now! It is the most important time because it is the only time when we have any power. The most necessary man is he with whom you are, for no man knows whether he will ever have dealings with any one else: and the most important affair is, to do him good, because for that purpose alone was man sent into this life!”
If only more people interpreted religious scriptures like he did!
At the risk of sounding overdramatic, I would say that, Leo Tolstoy’s books make my heart sing with joy.
destiny's review
I cannot give an overall rating due to my enjoyment differing from short story to short story.
What Men Live By - 3 stars
I enjoyed it, there wasn’t much I loved though. I did thoroughly enjoy the message to help others however.
Three Questions - 3.75 stars
I also enjoyed this one. Nothing too much to say though, but it was a nice short story.
The Coffee-House of Surat - 1.5 stars
Nothing bad about this one, it’s just not for me.
How Much Land Does A Man Need? - 4
This short story poses the question of “What happens when you ignore the question ‘How much is too much?’”greed is malevolent, and you cannot let it consume you.
What Men Live By - 3 stars
I enjoyed it, there wasn’t much I loved though. I did thoroughly enjoy the message to help others however.
Three Questions - 3.75 stars
I also enjoyed this one. Nothing too much to say though, but it was a nice short story.
The Coffee-House of Surat - 1.5 stars
Nothing bad about this one, it’s just not for me.
How Much Land Does A Man Need? - 4
This short story poses the question of “What happens when you ignore the question ‘How much is too much?’”greed is malevolent, and you cannot let it consume you.
lakasmoose's review
4.0
'He continued to read every night, and the more he read the more clearly he understood what God required of him, and how he might live for God. And his heart grew lighter and lighter.'
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rlangemann's review against another edition
3.0
I haven't read much (if any) Tolstoy, so this was interesting. It's a short story, and it's one of those where you aren't sure if you've quite got it after the first time through. It was kind of strange and kind of good.
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