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I wavered between 4 and 5 stars on this. 4, because it is not without flaws. I spent the first quarter of the book feeling a bit lost and disoriented and went back to the beginning at least twice. But after awhile, I got into the flow of it. By the end, I wanted to start over and listen to the whole thing again. The characters are well-drawn and delightful. It is literary and slow-moving - if you like action and plot-driven stories this isn't for you. And if you are looking for historical fictio
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4.5 stars.. What a wonderful book for book club filled with interesting characters interacting with Count Alexander Ilyich Rostov (view spoiler)
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