tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post8727556384459931498..comments2024-03-28T05:11:15.109-04:00Comments on Avid Reader's Musings: War and Peace Readalong: Vol. 1Melissa (Avid Reader)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-72543654337710190462011-01-25T21:44:07.814-05:002011-01-25T21:44:07.814-05:00Just Mom - War and Peace in 28 days. That's to...Just Mom - War and Peace in 28 days. That's tough, but if you have the time you should definitely do it!Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-46824726552276641202011-01-24T21:16:59.354-05:002011-01-24T21:16:59.354-05:00My plan was to do this but not start until Februar...My plan was to do this but not start until February so it would count towards the Chunkster challenge - think there's any chance I can get caught up?!Just Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02162004981577487159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-34203071086883733412011-01-18T13:30:57.477-05:002011-01-18T13:30:57.477-05:00Brenna - That's so good to hear. I wasn't ...Brenna - That's so good to hear. I wasn't sure what to expect either and I've been pleasantly surprised. <br /><br />Peggy - The farther I get, the less hope I have for him. <br /><br />Kristi - I agree about both Pierre and Mayra, one is clueless and the other is annoying. It's interesting to see their stories unfold. <br /><br />Carey - Her father certainly benefitted by her remaining at home. I love that the characters are complex enough that we can discusss their motivations. It's the sign of a good book. <br /><br />Michelle - I love it when a challenging book really is rewarding in the end.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-51460577925994037272011-01-16T16:32:02.955-05:002011-01-16T16:32:02.955-05:00So glad you're liking it. It's definitely ...So glad you're liking it. It's definitely a challenge but well worth it.Michelle (my books. my life.)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06328587128695633737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-53399120063175614742011-01-14T18:39:44.050-05:002011-01-14T18:39:44.050-05:00Although I was also delighted to hear Marya's ...Although I was also delighted to hear Marya's father give her a choice in the matter of her marriage, I couldn't help but wonder if there was a selfish motive to his articulating that "a girl has the full right to choose." Was he saying this because he believed it or because he wanted to somehow influence Marya to stay with him, which was what he really wanted. Perhaps both things are true in this case.Careyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00790511143418221867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-82149936848970391762011-01-14T16:03:02.926-05:002011-01-14T16:03:02.926-05:00The characters are fascinating, aren't they? ...The characters are fascinating, aren't they? I'm so glad you're enjoying it. I'm finding that is much easier and more engaging than I had expected.<br /><br />I feel bad for poor Pierre. I don't think he was prepared for the position he was thrown into when his father died. It's so sad that he doesn't have anyone trustworthy to help guide him but only people who are manipulating him. Prince Vassily is so sleezy!<br /><br />I do love how Mayra's father allowed her to choose whether to marry Anatole. I think she made the right choice. Her piety kind of grates on me though.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343557750428307066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-45438742132012980262011-01-14T12:42:50.309-05:002011-01-14T12:42:50.309-05:00I'm about 1/3 of the way through and I don'...I'm about 1/3 of the way through and I don't think Pierre will ever grow a backbone. I'd love to be wrong about him!Peggy Trytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16073589011373336013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-85488892722398604582011-01-14T11:24:32.778-05:002011-01-14T11:24:32.778-05:00I give you so much credit for tackling this book. ...I give you so much credit for tackling this book. Also, this is the first review I have read (or really a review of a section) that has made me interested in the novel. Thanks for that. I always thought it was just about war.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.com