Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy, Louise Maude

Anna Karenina

Leo Tolstoy, Louise Maude

688 pages first pub 1877 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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For readers who appreciate timeless explorations of the complexities of love, the intricacies of Russian society, and the human experience, Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy, Louise Maude is a rich and intriguing masterpiece that will transport you to 19th-century Russia and leave you pondering the depths of the human heart.

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Many writers consider Anna Karenina the greatest work of literature ever and Tolstoy himself called it his first true novel.The plot centers on an extramarital affair between Anna and dashing cavalry officer Count Alexei Kirillovich Vronsky that s...

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Community Reviews

3.96
based on 47,940 reviews

Moods

reflective: 74%

emotional: 71%

challenging: 53%

sad: 46%

dark: 31%

tense: 21%

hopeful: 12%

inspiring: 11%

informative: 10%

adventurous: 7%

funny: 6%

mysterious: 4%

relaxing: 3%

lighthearted: 1%


Pace

1% of readers chose fast
18% of readers chose medium
80% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
24% of readers chose A mix
72% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

71% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
49% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

22% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
65% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

91% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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