Reading List Completists discussion

Discuss Volume Three of War and Peace in this thread.

It took me awhile to figure this out as there seems to be a lot of opinions about how this book is broken down. I hope this isn't too confusing!

Volume 3, Part 1, Chapter 1
Volume 3, Part 1, Chapter 2
Volume 3, Part 1, Chapter 3
Volume 3, Part 1, Chapter 4
Volume 3, Part 1, Chapter 5
Volume 3, Part 1, Chapter 6
Volume 3, Part 1, Chapter 7
Volume 3, Part 1, Chapter 8
Volume 3, Part 1, Chapter 9
Volume 3, Part 1, Chapter 10
Volume 3, Part 1, Chapter 11
Volume 3, Part 1, Chapter 12
Volume 3, Part 1, Chapter 13
Volume 3, Part 1, Chapter 14
Volume 3, Part 1, Chapter 15
Volume 3, Part 1, Chapter 16
Volume 3, Part 1, Chapter 17
Volume 3, Part 1, Chapter 18
Volume 3, Part 1, Chapter 19
Volume 3, Part 1, Chapter 20
Volume 3, Part 1, Chapter 21
Volume 3, Part 1, Chapter 22
Volume 3, Part 1, Chapter 23
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 1
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 2
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 3
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 4
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 5
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 6
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 7
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 8
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 9
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 10
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 11
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 12
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 13
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 14
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 15
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 16
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 17
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 18
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 19
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 20
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 21
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 22
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 23
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 24
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 25
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 26
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 27
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 28
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 29
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 30
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 31
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 32
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 33
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 34
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 35
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 36
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 37
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 38
Volume 3, Part 2, Chapter 39
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 1
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 2
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 3
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 4
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 5
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 6
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 7
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 8
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 9
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 10
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 11
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 12
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 13
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 14
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 15
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 16
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 17
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 18
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 19
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 20
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 21
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 22
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 23
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 24
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 25
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 26
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 27
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 28
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 29
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 30
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 31
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 32
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 33
Volume 3, Part 3, Chapter 34

I am kind of lost - I think I may be in this part now?

This book is pretty good. Definitely a platform for Tolstoy to share his experiences and opinions through his characters. Not as enthralling as some other "big" classics I have read, but still very good!

These Russians sure do like their parties!

It has been a very long time since there has been any "War" in this book. About 300 pages of "Peace" right now!

Back to WAR!

I think Tolstoy is getting some of his opinions in again.

I've never really clicked on this thread because I wasn't reading the book.... but your commentary is entertaining :) I shall have to click here more often!

Ally - thanks for checking in! I don't mind talking to myself, but it is good that someone is listening! :)

I lost focus for a few days and missed my reading of this one!

Did some extra reading yesterday . . . definitely back into War . . . and Nicholas is not liking the reality of war that much!

I applaud your bravery. This book would intimidate me.
Huge classics make me run and seek cover. Are you enjoying it?

It's not bad. It has its slow moments, but I have read books with less than 200 pages that have felt longer.

lol! so true. I tried reading Annihilation - 195 pages - and I just couldn't do it.

Ha! That was one of the ones that came to mind!

Matthew wrote: "Ha! That was one of the ones that came to mind!"

Too funny! See! I knew it wasn't just me!

Another one for me was The Ocean at the End of the Lane, but I see you gave that 5 stars. I was in the minority on that one!

Wake up call for the Russian people! It seems they thought that battle was something that happens "way over there" until it comes barreling up main street of your hometown.

Man - the Russians really didn't understand the reality of war!

The War and the home front are in full collision right now.