Anna Karenina, Book 8


Lu par MaryAnn

(4.7 étoiles; 358 critiques)

Anna Karenina tells of the doomed love affair between the sensuous and rebellious Anna and the dashing officer, Count Vronsky. In Book 8, Vronsky leaves for the Servian war, unable to live without Anna and hoping to die. Back at his farm with a loving wife and baby son, Levin struggles with thoughts of death and the horror of living when he does not understand "the whence, and why, and how, and what [life] was." (Summary by Mary Anderson and MaryAnn) (2 hr 10 min)

Chapitres

Chapter 1 9:04 Lu par MaryAnn
Chapter 2 7:24 Lu par MaryAnn
Chapter 3 5:39 Lu par MaryAnn
Chapter 4 4:59 Lu par MaryAnn
Chapter 5 5:30 Lu par MaryAnn
Chapter 6 6:13 Lu par MaryAnn
Chapter 7 5:14 Lu par MaryAnn
Chapter 8 5:26 Lu par MaryAnn
Chapter 9 5:12 Lu par MaryAnn
Chapter 10 7:07 Lu par MaryAnn
Chapter 11 7:03 Lu par MaryAnn
Chapter 12 9:21 Lu par MaryAnn
Chapter 13 6:57 Lu par MaryAnn
Chapter 14 10:18 Lu par MaryAnn
Chapter 15 8:56 Lu par MaryAnn
Chapter 16 7:54 Lu par MaryAnn
Chapte 17 5:24 Lu par MaryAnn
Chapter 18 6:47 Lu par MaryAnn
Chapter 19 6:30 Lu par MaryAnn

Critiques

wow


(5 étoiles)

Well! I have to say that I have learned at last not to form judgements on a book based on summaries. Just finished Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy, which as a story itself is depressing and would seem to bring needless sorrow. And this would be the case, were it not for the philosophical and eternal principles brought to attention. I wouldn't recommend it lightly, because the subject matters are so heavy- infidelity, suicide- but it is a fascinating read. A comparison between two ways of living and where those lifestyles lead.

Every read gets better


(5 étoiles)

Each time I read this I notice and learn something new. Part of it I am sure is that the characters are somewhat familiar. But as with other great books every reading brings additional insight and understanding. This edition has some additional matter at the rear including a letter by the author where he said it couldn’t be any shorter to express what he expressed.

Linda in Michigan 24


(5 étoiles)

Awesome refutation of materialism and natural science being the only answers for the purpose and reason of mankind's existence. If our beliefs remain in science alone we end hopelessly like Anna. If we believe in God, the author of all Truth, we end up like Levin. Tolstoy has great insight. No wonder this book is a classic.

Don’t pass this up!


(5 étoiles)

I had avoided this book for years because I saw a PBS mini-series adaptation. I did not like the ending. What a mistake! Tolstoy has spun a powerful story of life, of passion, and so much more. Marvelous readings by the volunteers.

Very Interesting read


(5 étoiles)

Somehow starts out dull but as one progresses through all the books,you get to know the characters see them transformed and the plot gets wider and interesting.I recommend all 8 books.

Illumination


(5 étoiles)

This long and astonishingly beautiful book ends with an experience of spiritual illumination. No wonder Tolstoy is considered one of the greatest writers of all times.The reader is also perfect.

Anna Karenina


(5 étoiles)

Excellent, great insight into many arena. Russian nobility, philosophy, politics, sociology, touches on topics and situations that are relevant and related to world events occurring now.


(4 étoiles)

I was disappointed in section 8. Good reading by Maryann. The ending was a let down after Anna’s suicide in section 7.