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Jun 18Liked by J.E. Petersen

I can't believe you took on Tolstoy. 😁

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I mean, this series is all about the classics...how could I not?

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Jun 23Liked by J.E. Petersen

It's BIG. I've read it. 😁

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It’s.

So.

Big.

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Jun 18Liked by J.E. Petersen

Always wanted to read this! Now even moreso <3

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Jun 17Liked by J.E. Petersen

FINALLY finishing this novel (I recommend Audible’s version—I’d never have succeeded otherwise because my brain would’ve stalled trying to mentally pronounce the names). If anyone wants to wade in, there are really good reasons it’s still relevant, maybe now, more than ever. But that might not become apparent within the introductory pages…for me, there were many many pages—more than I’ll usually stick around for—before I was hooked. Nearly gave up. Once immersed, though, I’ve not wanted to leave. So many profound insightful take-aways. I repeatedly find myself pausing to savor...

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