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War and Peace

Von: Leo Tolstoy
Gesprochen von: Frederick Davidson
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Often called the greatest novel ever written, War and Peace is at once a historical war epic, a philosophical study, and a celebration of the Russian spirit.

Noted for its mastery of realistic detail and psychological analysis, War and Peace follows the metamorphosis of five aristocratic families against the backdrop of the Napoleonic wars. Individual stories interweave as each of Tolstoy’s memorable characters seek fulfillment, fall in love, make mistakes, and become scarred by war in different ways.

Out of this complex narrative emerges a profound examination of the individual’s place in the historical process.

Thomas Mann praised Tolstoy for his Homeric powers: “To be played upon by the animal keenness of this eye, the sheer power of this creative attack, the entirely clear and true greatness…of this epic, is to find one’s way home…to everything within us that is fundamental and sane.”

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“There will not be a better recording of Tolstoy’s masterpiece for some time…The impressive dialog sparkles with humor and wit, and the vivid scenes of battle are riveting…Davidson’s exquisite narration heightens the perfection of this novel, regarded as one of the greatest in literature.”

(Library Journal (audio review))

"[War and Peace] felt so specific to the world of Tolstoy’s creation but also to right now. What is living in the United States in 2020 but a society of people trying to disregard what is painful until it comes, in favor of thinking about what is pleasant?”

(Vox)

“[A] complex plot, vivid characters, and profound insights into war and the nature of power.”

(Publishers Weekly)

“There remains the greatest of all novelists—for what else can we call the author of War and Peace?”

(Virginia Woolf, English author of modernist literaturer)

“If the world could write by itself, it would write like Tolstoy.”

(Isaak Babel, Russian author)
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A curious book. First I was really bored, couldn't tell the characters apart and thought this story could have been told in 10min.Then after half the book (40h!) I suddenly loved it. It doesn't really tell a story but instead paints a picture of a specific time, Russia and even humanity in general. Most of the characters do idiotic things, which first annoyed me, but is probably what makes them feel real. It's quite amazing when you get into it. I listened to the first half again after finishing, being better able to follow it and enjoying it. I'm already thinking about reading our listening to the whole thing again and would recommend it to anyone willing to put in the time.

First I was bored then suddenly I loved it

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It was very difficult to get into the story. Practically the first half was slow and I was struggling to get into it. I gave up a few times and then decided to go back to it. I'm so glad I persevered. Now I want to find the movie and watch many documentaries about Napoleon's campaign in Russia. Highly recommended if you are patient and perseverant.

Fantastic !

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Ich habe dies Buch eigentlich gar nicht gehoert, weil mir der uebertriebene englische upper-class Akzent des Sprechers so auf die Nerven gegangen ist. Ich hab meine Familie mal zur Belustigung reinhoeren lassen, es ist fast eine ungewollte Satire.

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