A review by sarahalfa
Hadji Murad by Leo Tolstoy

5.0

it has been a while since i read a book that has impacted me deeply, or that i have completely enjoyed. hadji murat emerged as a hero and died as one. his strength lies within his mannerisms and his character; his loyalty; his strength in battle. this commentary on the nature of the state of war and political relations, especially between two very opposing cultures, is done so perfectly.

my only wish would be that this was longer like tolstoy’s other work. but perhaps it is this wanting of more that solidifies this piece further as completely wonderful.