Anna Karinina

by trans. Leo Tolstoi; Arthur Luther

776 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1939

Reviews

[Anna Van Zeijts · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good I want to read it again

[Jeff Heavilon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tolstoy's prose is very readable which makes reading this very long Russian novel possible. The chapters are broken into short 6–12-page subchapters. This allows pausing reads at logical ending points rather than mid-chapter. The story involves how human psyche creates actions and how those actions affect other characters in the story, then their reactions and thoughts. The names and people are at times difficult to keep straight and requires occasional pause and concentration. The topics covered by the novel include Russian history, Russian society in the late 1800's, economics and politics. The summation of the novel is in the last 50 pages and involves spirituality and religion. Looking to read a Russian classic novel? I would suggest this one!

[Rachel Beauchamp-Ferrero · Rating 4 out of 5]

I remember having first read this in high school and having loved it. Although, when I re-read it now, I'm wondering if I had skipped all the long-winded chapters about Russian economics and farming. The love stories of Anna, Vronsky, Levin and Kitty still make it worth reading, but I would no longer rate it as one of my favorites.

[Melodie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m not a big reader of fiction but this book was incredible. I’ve rarely read a book where the characters so engaged me. You love, hate and pity as you move through the story. At one point I’m thinking what is wrong with this person. Then realize I’m watching someone entirely loose it. Tolstoy is a masterful writer.

[Kate Ravenscroft · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anna is a total baddie. Couldn't care less about the grass mowing.

[Ashley Cornuet · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5