War and Peace: Volume 1 by Leo Tolstoy

War and Peace: Volume 1

War and Peace, 4 Volumes #1

Leo Tolstoy with Rosemary Edmonds (Translator)

712 pages first pub 1865 (editions) user-added

fiction classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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War and Peace: Volume 1 by Leo Tolstoy is a masterpiece that will captivate readers who appreciate timeless, thought-provoking explorations of the human experience, family, love, and the complexities of life, making it a perfect fit for those who crave a rich, immersive literary journey.

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Few would dispute the claim of War and Peace to be regarded as the greatest novel in any language. This massive chronicle, to which Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) devoted five whole years shortly after his marriage, portrays Russian family life during an...

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Community Reviews

4.16
based on 486 reviews

Moods

challenging: 50%

adventurous: 37%

reflective: 37%

informative: 25%

inspiring: 25%

dark: 12%

emotional: 12%

funny: 12%

sad: 12%

tense: 12%


Pace

60% of readers chose medium
40% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

40% of readers chose A mix
60% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

83% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
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Complicated

Loveable characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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Diverse cast of characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
57% of readers chose No
14% of readers chose N/A
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No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

83% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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