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War and Peace

By: Leo Tolstoy, Louise Maude - translator, Aylmer Maude - translator
Narrated by: Thandiwe Newton
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Tolstoy’s epic novel of love and war, in an unabridged performance by Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning actress Thandiwe Newton.

Some call it the greatest novel ever written. Whether it’s your first time, or you’re ready to dive back in, what better way to experience this epic novel than in this exquisite unabridged reading by Thandiwe Newton?

War and Peace is at once an epic war chronicle and an exploration of everything that make us all human: love and hate, ambition and despair, life and death. Allow yourself to get lost in the lives of three Russian aristocratic families, whose triumphs and challenges are every bit as resonant to today’s listener as they were to original readers. Thandiwe Newton inhabits each character with such flair that it is easy to forget that you are listening to one voice.

So cancel all plans, sit back, and let Thandiwe transport you to 19th-century Saint Petersburg....

Public Domain (P)2021 Audible, Ltd
Fiction Classics War Military Suspenseful Imperialism
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Great listen.

Loved the performance. It truly enhanced the experience. Great addition to a classic literature.

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I DID IT!

Glad to be able to say that I have completed War and Peace. Interesting story, but would have been much better if Tolstoy had edited out 25% of the novel.

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Thandie Newton's narration brilliant

Thandie Newton's performance in the audiobook version of "War and Peace" is nothing short of brilliant. Her voice is soothing and captivating, and her ability to bring the characters to life is impressive. Her accents and portrayals of the various characters are distinct and believable, making it easy for the listener to differentiate between them.

Newton's pacing of the story ensures that the listener doesn't lose interest or get bored. She skillfully manages the long and complex scenes, blending everything perfectly. Her narration lets the story breathe, revealing Tolstoy's brilliance, particularly in the battle scenes where she gives a sense of the chaos and terror of the battlefield.

Overall, Thandie Newton's narration does justice to the masterpiece that is "War and Peace," and it's hard to imagine listening to this epic without her excellent performance.

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Very good should listen!

This is pretty good, although a bit lengthy. I understand what he was trying to do though. He attempted to perpetuate a retelling of napoleon invading Russia and at the same time express his feelings on providence. Very good.

The narrator is just lovely and does a great job.

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Well worth the time invested

I loved this book. The narrator is great. I found it well worth the 60+ hours.

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Well Done!

"War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy, captures both stories of love, and stories of war, exceptionally. Thandiwe Newton captures the characters she is portraying, exquisitely!

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An unbelievable story, an amazing performance

I Highly recommend this audiobook! There is a reason why this book is a classic ☺️🥰

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Skilled narration of a classic

War & Peace is long, but it doesn't have to be boring or expensive.
I only found 2 unabridged free audiobook versions of War & Peace available on audiobook. I listened to a few hours of the other one, but switched to the Newton reading because I needed a more lively reading to stay interested, or rather to recapture my interest after listening to Tolstoy's frequent historical digressions.
I usually disapprove of unabridged novels, but for this combination of an epic drama and a collection of historical essays has prompted me to examine that prejudice.

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War and Peace

Fantastic story about Russia and Napoleon's invasion! I loved it and highly recommend it for everyone.

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Very good reading of the story. Made it possible to listen to the whole book

Glad I finished but I liked Anna Karenina much better. The characters and plot were more interesting and more developed as individuals.

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