Results: War and Peace (the novel)
Published on 09/22/2013
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1.
1.
Have you ever read "War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy? Yes - all the way through
12%
280 votes
Yes - but only some of it
12%
272 votes
No
76%
1723 votes
2.
2.
If you did read it, did you like it? Yes
12%
267 votes
No
9%
206 votes
Undecided
7%
150 votes
Not Applicable
73%
1652 votes
3.
3.
Did you like the "war" portions or the "peace" portions best? The war action best
4%
82 votes
The peace part (i.e. the society scenes and romance part)
5%
125 votes
Both equally - dont think you can divide one from the other
11%
253 votes
Undecided or Didn't like any of it
5%
125 votes
N/A - didnt read it
74%
1690 votes
4.
4.
Who were your favorite characters - choose all that apply ( or type in any of the other 500 characters you prefer) Pierre Bezukhov
4%
80 votes
Prince Andre Bolkonski
4%
102 votes
Natasha Rostov
6%
143 votes
Nikolai Rostov
4%
99 votes
Mary Bolkonski
3%
72 votes
Denisov
2%
40 votes
Sonya Rostov
3%
60 votes
General Kutuzov
2%
44 votes
Napoleon Bonaparte
3%
79 votes
N/A
80%
1813 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
33 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.58% | 15 | |
| hard to choose one. | 0.04% | 1 |
| none | 0.04% | 1 |
| don't recall as it was decades ago | 0.04% | 1 |
| did not have any | 0.04% | 1 |
| i didn't have a favorit character. | 0.04% | 1 |
| read too long ago to remember. | 0.04% | 1 |
| liked all | 0.04% | 1 |
| long time ago - don't remember | 0.04% | 1 |
| none were a favorite of mine. the book though, is a favorite. | 0.04% | 1 |
| read it in high school do not recall | 0.04% | 1 |
| never read the whole thing! | 0.04% | 1 |
| don't remember. it was 30 years ago. | 0.04% | 1 |
| all | 0.04% | 1 |
| not sure/ read years ago | 0.04% | 1 |
| no fav | 0.04% | 1 |
| it was a very long time ago and i forget the characters. | 0.04% | 1 |
| i read it 40 years ago--don't remember much | 0.04% | 1 |
| didn't have a favorite | 0.04% | 1 |
5.
5.
Did you feel the historical aspect of the battles was accurate to truth (not counting the addition of characters, etc.)? Yes, probably
10%
226 votes
No
5%
124 votes
Undecided or not knowledgable enough on the topic to say
14%
327 votes
N/A
70%
1598 votes
6.
6.
If you never read it, what were your reasons? Choose all that apply Wasn't interested in this type of book
20%
452 votes
Never heard of it before
9%
199 votes
It seemed way too long
15%
340 votes
Just never thought to
14%
309 votes
I dont like to read
7%
163 votes
I've been meaning to read it and just haven't
9%
195 votes
N/A - I have read it already
40%
900 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
19 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.39% | 10 | |
| did'nt like to read when i was younger, would consider trying it now. | 0.04% | 1 |
| read parts of it | 0.04% | 1 |
| started but have a very busy life with children and family. | 0.04% | 1 |
| na | 0.04% | 1 |
| its low on the list | 0.04% | 1 |
| i preferred the movie | 0.04% | 1 |
| i have read a bit of it | 0.04% | 1 |
| i link other types of books | 0.04% | 1 |
| need to re-read it though | 0.04% | 1 |
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