You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Take a photo of a barcode or cover
chickenmanman 's review for:
Anna Karenina
by Leo Tolstoy
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Yes
The beauty of this book cannot be understated. Despite its length, which initially intimidated me. It has become apparent to me the depth of this story and I appreciate it fully. The themes of the book are incredibly well-conceived and conveyed through its strong characterisations and the contrasts of varying story elements, as well as the powerful emotional beats of the story.
The book is heavily reliant on its strong cast of characters, which I adore. The variances in their difficulties and successes, as well as their intricacies in the forms of flaws and how they address them were all lovely to read, and I found significant attachment to the characters and their individual stories.
The main conflicts/relationships are incredibly well-written and intricate, with Tolstoy developing them throughout the story with great mastery. I would recommend keeping a character list or remembering the characters well, as there are many and their different flaws and dynamics are important to the story’s impact.
Overall, the book was incredible. I very much enjoyed the surprisingly comprehensible prose, the powerful themes of relationships, loyalty, forgiveness, etc. and found the characters to have been very much lovable. Would highly recommend.
The book is heavily reliant on its strong cast of characters, which I adore. The variances in their difficulties and successes, as well as their intricacies in the forms of flaws and how they address them were all lovely to read, and I found significant attachment to the characters and their individual stories.
The main conflicts/relationships are incredibly well-written and intricate, with Tolstoy developing them throughout the story with great mastery. I would recommend keeping a character list or remembering the characters well, as there are many and their different flaws and dynamics are important to the story’s impact.
Overall, the book was incredible. I very much enjoyed the surprisingly comprehensible prose, the powerful themes of relationships, loyalty, forgiveness, etc. and found the characters to have been very much lovable. Would highly recommend.