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Leo Tolstoy

Anna Karenina

Some people say Anna Karenina is the single greatest novel ever written, which makes about as much sense to me as trying to determine the world’s greatest color. But there is no doubt that Anna Karenina, generally considered Tolstoy’s best book, is definitely one ripping great read. Anna, miserable in her loveless marriage, does the barely thinkable and succumbs to her desires for the dashing Vronsky. I don’t want to give away the ending, but I will say that 19th-century Russia doesn’t take well to that sort of thing.
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  • Nermin Husseinshared an impression11 years ago

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  • b8627429365shared an impression9 months ago
    👍Worth reading

    Anna Karenina is an emotional and thoughtful book about love, choices, and how society treats people differently. The story follows Anna, who feels trapped in a cold marriage, makes a risky decision that goes against the social rules of Russian high society. Her journey shows how powerful feelings can sometimes lead to pain where there isn’t enough support or stability.

    The book also includes a more hopeful storyline about Levin and Kitty, which balances out the sadness. Their relationship focuses on patience, growth, and finding meaning in everyday life. Even though the book is long and sometimes slow, it has strong messages about happiness, responsibility, and what truly matters.

    Overall, Anna Karenina is a deep and meaningful classic, but it’s best for readers who like emotional stories and are okay with serious themes.

  • Denzcio Cruzshared an impression3 years ago
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    Love it

Quotes

  • Diane Iband Cilengihas quoted6 years ago
    power, money, honor; those are what women are seeking
  • danahas quoted3 years ago
    "Your tears mean nothing! You have never loved me; you have neither a heart nor a sense of honor! You are hateful to me, disgusting, a stranger- yes, a complete stranger!"
  • graceruby335has quoted6 years ago
    "Without knowing what I am and why I am here, life's impossible; and that I can't know, and so I can't live," Levin said to himself.

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