War and Peace

De: Leo Tolstoy, Louise Maude - translator, Aylmer Maude - translator

Narrado por: Thandiwe Newton

Tolstoy’s epic novel of love and war, in an unabridged performance by Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning actress Thandiwe Newton.

Some call it the greatest novel ever written. Whether it’s your first time, or you’re ready to dive back in, what better way to experience this epic novel than in this exquisite unabridged reading by Thandiwe Newton?

War and Peace is at once an epic war chronicle and an exploration of everything that make us all human: love and hate, ambition and despair, life and death. Allow yourself to get lost in the lives of three Russian aristocratic families, whose triumphs and challenges are every bit as resonant to today’s listener as they were to original readers. Thandiwe Newton inhabits each character with such flair that it is easy to forget that you are listening to one voice.

So cancel all plans, sit back, and let Thandiwe transport you to 19th-century Saint Petersburg....

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Best Narrator - Best Translation

Thandie Newton and the Maude translation make for a truly great Tolstoy experience. She carries the story extremely well. Her voices for the characters are distinct and very enjoyable. I listened to this effortlessly for hours. A beautiful book.

epic classic

some reviews stated that the narrator of this version is very animated, she is! Contrary to the other's opinion I think it made this version amazing.

such an epic tale. very profound and thought-provoking.

wonderfully written

The description of the scenes and detail taken to understand the characters was my favorite part of this book once getting familiar with the characters you don't want to stop because you're not sure how they will end up.

long....but worth it....a Classic

don't concern yourself with keeping track of every character....and the closing 2nd epilog.....was most interesting in the philosophy of Tolstoy.

Gorg

Literally gave me such an intense feeling of atmosphere I never wanted to leave. Feels like wrapping up in a womb. Heady and hearty.

Still relevant & profound in 2023!!!

I marvel at the 60 hours of storytelling here that successfully whisked me away into an immersive worthwhile historical fiction that deeply explored my soul and spirituality. Great read! Highly Recommend! The details of the daily life and times are fascinating. Published around 1867 and still such a poignant introspective read. Beware: it took me maybe 15+ hours to get hooked (I almost gave it up until the romance was introduced!) It was so hard at first to understand where this book was going, and who/what all these wacky characters are! Now it is one of my favorite stories. The author must have been a very spiritual man, and I love that.

The amazing narration!

Many, many characters. Difficult at times to keep track of them.
It is a masterpiece and for me a lifetime achievement. I have tried for years to digest this book.

Bravo!

Wonderful narration by Thandiwe Newton! She captures each character so beautifully and brings life to the story. Absolutely fantastic!

Long but worth it

No one needs to extoll the praise of Tolstoy but I was blown away by the masterful performance of Mrs. Newton. She captured all the emotion and nuances of each character and has exquisite linguistic skills portraying the various voices exceptionally well. If there was a Grammy category for book reading she would be a clear winner!

The reading of Newton is a masterwork itself! Tolstoy phenomenally excellent.

Phenomenal epic with stunning and beautiful voice reading by Newton! Yay so good I love it