I have a good excuse:
No, this isn't Atticus! Its...
Leo! Coincidently, War and Peace can wear a size 3-6 month onesie. My problem is that since this book is as large as my baby, I have a difficult time getting to read. I read a bit at night when Atticus goes to bed, but I can't take advantage of reading while nursing. I'm afraid it is just too much!
When I do get a chance to read, I find myself truly immersed in the Napoleonic world of War and Peace. I have a second confession to make, this will be my second reading of War and Peace. I read the novel the summer of 2006; I liked it, but didn't love it. I thought it a bit wooden. Then I learned that I picked a bum translation! Ack!
Gratefully, a wonderful friend bought me a lovely hardback copy of the Pevear and Volokhonsky translation. This reading is going much better. The dialogue flows more smoothly and the personality of the characters really shine.
I am finding that I really wish I knew more about Russian history; especially about the Napoleonic wars. I'm searching for a non-fiction book with a good overview and I'm open to recommendations.
How's the read going for everyone else?
