War and Peace (Translated by Louise and Aylmer Maude) (Paperback)

from connorshirs

If the philosophic concepts were not the conclusion to Tolstoy's narrative, I would have given the book three stars as opposed to four; some being extremely outdated, while others extraordinarily beguiling! Beautifully written.

from dougwood57

So, no joke, I'm going to review War and Peace? Pointless? Presumptuous? Yes, so feel free to get on with reading this Great Work. Of course I highly recommend that you read War and Peace. Even if I thought it did not live up to expectations, so what? Read it and form your own judgment. So, mainl...

from Eurekas

This book made a profound impression on me. I bought this version recently because it received such stellar reviews.

from quantum.alex

Believe it or not, I read this back in high school (or was it college) on my own w/o having it assigned. I may have a different take on it if I reread it, but its monumental scope, breadth of characters, and depth of characters make it moving and more than a story--more like a set of true autobio...

from rainpebble

This book is written quite different from his Anna Karenina. The is the story of the French and Russian war as told from the Russian front. At the beginning there are quite of few of the social aspects: the balls, parties, parlor visits, etc, but when it gets into the war, Tolstoy really puts you...