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Round 2 Tiebreaker, Group B
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When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
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War and Peace!
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
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No doubt.
I wonder how many that voted for War and Peace actually read the whole thing.
Sloth Love Chunk
I read it, but much like "Moby Dick" I had to force myself to complete it. Great literature it certainly is, but a good read? IDFTS
"The Godfather" was way more entertaining IMHO
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Honestly, it depends. I wanted to read all of War and Peace when I was in my teens, but it felt so slow and dry I couldn't stick to it. In my late 20s though, I got into it much more readily. Viewpoints. Also, it can depend on translation. Some language scholars aren't prioritizing readability for typical audiences.
I think it was the translation. Tolstoy is perfectly readable, and very entertaining. I love Dostoyevsky a lot more, but War and Peace is good not only as a "great work", but actually as an enjoyable read.
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How much political/historical context would one need to know to properly enjoy the novel?
Sloth Love Chunk
I don't really know if you have to read it. If you want to read some Russian classics, I think you should start with Dostoyevsky. I know Mattrick loves him too, so I believe the translations must be passable.
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Suggestion?
Sloth Love Chunk
The Karamazov Brothers!!! it's fantastic. The Idiot is no less awesome, plus it is shorter and probably an easier read. And my personal favorite is The Village of Stepanchikovo. And Demons, of course!!!
all in all, you should probably start with The Idiot
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The poll is closed, with Puzo and James tied. Decisive tiebreaker up soon
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Jean, adding The Idiot to the list.
Sloth Love Chunk
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