Benjamin Hollon reviewed Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
Review of 'Anna Karenina' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Having read so many Russian novels recently must be making this easier, because I believe this one was the easiest read yet. I'm getting used to the style, so I don't have to keep stopping to think through what the author is trying to say. That's kinda nice.
I'm not sure what I think about the book as a whole. The characters were relatable, and I enjoyed most scenes, but I usually didn't like the ways Tolstoy would resolve issues in the plot. They felt too harsh and sudden without enough meaning dredged out of them first. Still, I don't know how I'd have done it better, so I won't complain about that too much.
Other than that, I'm glad I read it. It's probably not one I'll reread again anytime soon, but that's more because of the length than the content.
