"War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy

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A very thorough book review of "War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy.The paper is divided into 2 sections. The first section provides a summary of the book and the second provides the writer's opinion. The writer feels that the book provided such a feeling of satisfaction upon completion that it is recommended to all.

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"The story of French, Russian, and Austrian History all condensed, starting in 1805, is what this novel is about. It starts out at a soire hosted by a woman named Anna Pavlona, who is the confidante to the empress, Marya Fyodorovna. She enjoys throwing parties for Russia's "top dogs". Factually, Russia's most influential people are attending this soire, and this is essentially where all the main characters are introduced. Lastly, there is Nikolai Ilych Rostov, who gets married and eventually becomes a farmer. Also in attendance is Natasha, a woman of extreme beauty and intelligence. Princess Marya is also contributing to the soire. And a man named Pierre, who goes many different ways before he reaches what he has been looking for."

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