Each opinioned synopsis is written right after I, Sheridan, read the book. Each synopsis is not overly edited and is not changed or added on to. Each one reflects the feelings and thoughts of the book fresh after reading it; each is written in a style close to that of the book. Some may give away a lot, others not so much.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

Anna Karenina is about a group of people in society related in some way or other. The book changes between the points of view of these people and leads you on the confusing path of their lives, opinions and emotions. After Anna Karenina visits her brother, can she return home and be just as happy? Have her affections changed? Can she live happily with those changed emotions? She will never be the same. Stephan Arkadyich has cheated on his wife, can she forgive him? But more importantly, can he change? Can Levin make his true love see his love? Can he summon up the courage to propose to her, and will she make the right choice in answering?
This book follows these characters in Moscow, Petersburg and the Russian countryside during very important times for Russia. Occasionally there will be an argument on religion, farming or philosophy that is a bit hard to understand. The book is very vivid in emotions, you will see everything through the characters' eyes, sometimes clearly, sometimes less so. Follow these people as they search for happiness and meaning in life. A good book, although sometimes tedious and confusing.
Recommended to ages 16 and Up.