War and Peace

Leo Tolstoy

12 people recommended it in 7 threads, 2018–2024.

1 commenter pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.

Recommended mostly in list form, without much commentary. The threads below have the context.

Where it comes up

• Ask HN: What's the "best" book you've ever read? 2024 · 3 recommendations
• Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 3 recommendations
• Ask HN: What is your favorite fiction book? 2022 · 2 recommendations
• Ask HN: What's the best book you read in 2021? 2021 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Great fiction books that have had a positive impact on your life? 2020 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: What are your favorite books or essays written at least 100 years ago? 2019 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: 2018 Summer Reading List? 2018 · 1 recommendation