A review by shards23
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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? Yes

5.0

My favorite book of all time.  Nobody can write emotions that feel as familiar as Tolstoy's depictions of his characters' innermost thoughts.  A towering literary genius, unmatched to this day in my opinion.