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War and Peace

By: Leo Tolstoy
Narrated by: Paterson Joseph, John Hurt, Simon Russell Beale, Alun Armstrong, Lesley Manville, Stephen Campbell Moore, Roger Allam
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Publisher's summary

Paterson Joseph, John Hurt, Lesley Manville and Harriet Walter are among the cast of BBC Radio 4's epic full-cast dramatisation. Adapted for radio by Timberlake Wertenbaker, Leo Tolstoy's epic story follows the fortunes of three Russian aristocratic families during the Napoleonic War. First broadcast on New Year's Day 2015, the drama also features Alun Armstrong, Natasha Little, David Calder, Phoebe Fox, Sam Reid and Joanna David. Duration: 10 hours approx.

©2017 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2017 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

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"Tolstoy's imagined world is recreated on air brilliantly by the extraordinary cast." ( The Spectator)

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Engrossing

I tried to read War and Peace a few times but never stayed with it until this performance. The description of war were amazing- you really felt that you were on the battlefield.
I highly recommend.

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very enjoyable

Though War and Peace can be a daunting book, this BBC radio adaptation made it very enjoyable and the time (10 hours) passed quickly. I would definitely recommend it. Wonderful actors. Music and sound effects brought the story to life.

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Couldn't stop listening.

Only took two days to finish this book. Loved the story and performance. Wonderful version.

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Awesome dramatization of War and Peace!

This is a terrific work by BBC Radio 4! Superb!
The story in itself is one that keeps the listener hooked and reveals the greatness of Leo Tolstoy, but the dramatization adds a theatrical element that enhances the whole experience. One really feels that is in the trenches fighting alongside the Russian troops.
I loved it!

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Wow!

I loved it! I tried reading the book, but got lost in the characters. This was magnificent in telling the story and bring you in with great sound effects.

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Best of the best

This epic novel brilliantly performed. Very touching and I was moved to tears many times.

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Amazing

Well preformed. I appreciate the actors clear articulation and command of the material. A joy to listen to.

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Just didn't like this format

Never found a dramatization on audible. I finnished

I really Liked Murder On the Orient Express so I thought I'd give the wonderful War And Peace a go Big disappointment O found the background noise very distracting. Also didn't know .who was.talking a lot of the time
















Liked Murder On The Orient Express, I thought I'd give this great story a go. Very disappointed. I found the background noise distracting. I couldn't tell who was tal























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An excellent adaptation of a classic

Have tried to listen to War and Peace, but, it's rather long. The radio drama format makes it easy to follow, and using the framing device of letters and such with the children and others was a brilliant move. All the cast is in fine form, and I don't mind Denisov being played by a Scottish actor.

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bravo

Wonderful acting and production of a timeless story. I plan to listen to it again someday.

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