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I liked this book. It was fascinating how Tolstoy managed to bring so much life into a total of eight characters - an still keep them differentiated in their personalities. I believe that the main themes - love and "ones meaning of life" was quite interesting. Especially set in (mostly) a high society in the end of the 19th century.
I've read some reviews stating that they believe Tolstoy went a bit too "wavery" at times - and off subject; however, I quite liked the more ingoing discussions that ...more
I've read some reviews stating that they believe Tolstoy went a bit too "wavery" at times - and off subject; however, I quite liked the more ingoing discussions that ...more
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