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Oh, Anna... girl. There can only be so much infidelity in one book...

Alas, Tolstoy has again swept me away with his gorgeous writing.

Favorite quote: "They were talking about mutual acquaintances, and conducting the most trivial of conversations, but it seemed to Kitty that every word they spoke was deciding their destiny, and hers." (83)

Tolstoy perfectly captures the feelings of unwarranted jealousy that come bubbling up when watching your crush fall in love with someone else...Heartbreaking, gut-wrenching, and inevitable all at once.

Tolstoy's prose is outstanding. I loved "The Death of Ivan Ilyich" in 2025- excited to jump into Tolstoy's writing again.

Enjoying the setup of the characters and how he establishes their inner psyches right from the get-go. I especially love the conversation between Oblonsky and Levin on page 39, where they discuss Levin's crush on Kitty without ever mentioning Kitty...masterfully written!

This book poses questions about music and memory, the power of a single moment between 2 people. Looking forward to reading more.

Enjoying this quiet story of Stephen navigating self-discovery and self-growth. Nelson's writing feels like a memory or dream being retold. His writing is beautiful, sensitive, and poetic.