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Despite the length of the book and the fact I could have been fine if it was cut in half. The story itself was good, even though I was daydreaming and it took four torturous months and the witty banter of politics , religion and life it was a bore. I found Anna the protagonist in the story a completely egoistic and whiny brat that made me try to fasten my pass during the book. The story really should have been called Anna and thirty five other characters you need I remember. I would say that it'
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I’m not really sure why this book was called Anna Karenina-- this book was only marginally about her and her self destructive behaviors. To me, the book was much more about the character Levin, who felt much more interesting.
It’s a long story, that doesn’t really go very far, inspecting the characters and their choices. It was good but not great and unfortunately ended in a religious fervor congruent with its time.
It’s a long story, that doesn’t really go very far, inspecting the characters and their choices. It was good but not great and unfortunately ended in a religious fervor congruent with its time.
One of the greatest books ever written!!!
Jan 02, 2011
Misha
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it was amazing
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