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A classic book but often got bogged down in the parties showing Russia's upper classes as they may have been at the turn of the 19th century. The war scenes such as the battle of Borindino (spelt that wrong didn't I) were outstanding. One of those book that people dread to read as so often its thought to be boring but should be read for its historic veiw point if not for the fact its a great book to read.
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Wow, what can I say? I read this in ebook format which contained 3423 pages!
I really did enjoy this book although I read it inbetween other books. I know it is considered as one of the greatest books ever written and I would have to agree with that. The book takes you through Napoleons invasion of Russia and the impact it has on five Russian Familys from the nobility. It is also a love story spreading throughout the Russian Invasion.
The ammount of characters is immense and I did struggle at fir ...more
I really did enjoy this book although I read it inbetween other books. I know it is considered as one of the greatest books ever written and I would have to agree with that. The book takes you through Napoleons invasion of Russia and the impact it has on five Russian Familys from the nobility. It is also a love story spreading throughout the Russian Invasion.
The ammount of characters is immense and I did struggle at fir ...more
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