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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 Classics Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction War & Military War Military Russia Suspenseful Imperialism

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

Great listen.

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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.

Thandie Newton's narration brilliant

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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.

Very good should listen!

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

Well worth the time invested

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