elspeth_oh 's review for:

War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
4.5
adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

4.5 truly only because Tolstoy often goes off on philosophical tangents that make little difference to the plot or message of the book and because, though he sees humanity so plainly, he refuses to see women as human. A great book, a great adventure, and a great romance.