Hi, I’m a fan of the Russian literature and of course Tolstoy, with the War and Peace that I find fascinating. Pierre was the persone whom I was found on, so sweet, pure, and interested in his personality. I admit that I never finished the book, however I have started reading it like a 12 times and when I find myself between the battles I skip the reading. Am l missing important facts ? Anyway, I’m glad that I find you !!
Welcome Mitzie! Wow! You started the book 12 times! That’s quite the try! Having finished the book, I have some thoughts for you: First: there is no shame in skipping the battle scenes that appear more essay like in their content. A distinctive few of these scenes do feature the characters, and you can usually tell by the way in which it is written which kind of chapter you’re in. Second: I don’t find any problem with skipping the book and watching the mini series. I actually feel the drama was heightened, and the morals of the story were more visible in the adaptation. Read (or don’t read) in peace!
Thank you! The publisher is Vintage, and they make some very pretty but easy to handle classics ☺️ Any characters or subjects that you’re noticing in particular on your second time round? And did you annotate your copy the first time you read it?
@@covergirlbooks Yes! My favorite character (believe it or not) is Fedya Dolokhov but I've really been fascinated this time around by 1) poor Marya and 2) the thoughts of the soldiers fighting. I feel like I skimmed so much my first time around that I didn't pay attention to the war at all. (For the record, I'm enjoying it SO much more on my second read.) And I never really annotate but I've been toying with trying it lately! Maybe I'll give it a go!
@@laurencutrone4057 Interesting! 1) There’s a theme of men who want to meet the right woman, someone who will make them a better person, and Fedya is one of them 👀 2) That’s so cool! The descriptions of the war are so tedious until there are conversations 😂
War and Peace is on my TBR to read this year. I have the same edition as you as well as another penguin classic ed, I think it's the same translators. Love your drawing btw.
📕Is there a big classic you’re reading this summer? How’s it going?
Hi, I’m a fan of the Russian literature and of course Tolstoy, with the War and Peace that I find fascinating. Pierre was the persone whom I was found on, so sweet, pure, and interested in his personality. I admit that I never finished the book, however I have started reading it like a 12 times and when I find myself between the battles I skip the reading. Am l missing important facts ? Anyway, I’m glad that I find you !!
Welcome Mitzie!
Wow! You started the book 12 times! That’s quite the try! Having finished the book, I have some thoughts for you:
First: there is no shame in skipping the battle scenes that appear more essay like in their content. A distinctive few of these scenes do feature the characters, and you can usually tell by the way in which it is written which kind of chapter you’re in.
Second: I don’t find any problem with skipping the book and watching the mini series. I actually feel the drama was heightened, and the morals of the story were more visible in the adaptation.
Read (or don’t read) in peace!
Your edition is so pretty! I'm in the middle of a reread so I'm looking forward to your videos to hear your thoughts and to hold me accountable!
Thank you! The publisher is Vintage, and they make some very pretty but easy to handle classics ☺️
Any characters or subjects that you’re noticing in particular on your second time round? And did you annotate your copy the first time you read it?
@@covergirlbooks Yes! My favorite character (believe it or not) is Fedya Dolokhov but I've really been fascinated this time around by 1) poor Marya and 2) the thoughts of the soldiers fighting. I feel like I skimmed so much my first time around that I didn't pay attention to the war at all. (For the record, I'm enjoying it SO much more on my second read.) And I never really annotate but I've been toying with trying it lately! Maybe I'll give it a go!
@@laurencutrone4057 Interesting! 1) There’s a theme of men who want to meet the right woman, someone who will make them a better person, and Fedya is one of them 👀
2) That’s so cool! The descriptions of the war are so tedious until there are conversations 😂
War and Peace is on my TBR to read this year. I have the same edition as you as well as another penguin classic ed, I think it's the same translators. Love your drawing btw.
The translators are my fave - made Anna Karenina fearless for me!
This book could reasonably be titled "Sense and Sensibility and Cavalry Charges"....
lol - you might be right, the miscommunication trope is strong with this one.
You look just like the girl from Licorice Pizza
Alana Haim? Thanks 📼