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War and Peace

By: Leo Tolstoy
Narrated by: Frederick Davidson
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Often called the greatest novel ever written, War and Peace is at once an epic of the Napoleonic wars, a philosophical study, and a celebration of the Russian spirit. Tolstoy's genius is clearly seen in the multitude of characters in this massive chronicle, all of them fully realized and equally memorable. Out of this complex narrative emerges a profound examination of the individual's place in the historical process, one that makes it clear why Thomas Mann praised Tolstoy for his Homeric powers and placed War and Peace in the same category as The Iliad.

War and Peace was translated by Constance Garnett.

Public Domain (P)2009 Blackstone Audio Literary Fiction War & Military Sagas Thought-Provoking Classics Russia Fiction War Genre Fiction Military Inspiring

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Rich Historical Context • Complex Characters • Engaging Plot Twists • Excellent Pronunciation

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I downloaded a free study guide off the web and that helped me keep the characters straight in the beginning. The guide's critical analysis helped me enjoy the book even more. Be sure to let the first several hours wash over you. Just enjoy being swept along. Soon you'll remember who everyone is and be thoroughly engrossed. My dogs got extra long walks for a couple months! I was sorry it ended.

Glad I finally decided to read it

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What can you say about a classic like this! The narrator though...So hard to understand that it makes it hard to get through this. On a book notorious for being this long, it's almost a "crime" to have someone like this narrate it. For that reason alone I would NOT suggest you get this!

War and Peace. A classic.

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Frederick Davidson's very plummy British accent took me time to warm to, but once I did I felt a genuine appreciation for his narrative skill. He engages the listener with different and distinctive character voices but succeeds in never compromising the gravitas of the work. Don't hesitate to use a credit on this great novel, very well told.

War and Peace

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I am trying to get through this audiobook, but honestly, I am having trouble keeping track of all the characters and some of the narrator's voices are annoying.

I Just Cannot Make it Through

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The narrator’s voice is thoroughly annoying. I downloaded another edition of the book and this time had the sense to listen to a sample before the purchase.

Annoying

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