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by Gabriel García Márquez
3.91985348 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a melancholic yet magical tone that will resonate with Anna Karenina fans.
10 Best Books Like Anna Karenina
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The best books like Anna Karenina are:
- 1Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez3.9
- 2You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty: A Novel by Akwaeke Emezi4.2
- 3Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen4.5#1
- 4The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood4.3
- 5The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce4.3
- 6Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan4.4
- 7Seven Days in June by Tia Williams4.4
- 8Say You'll Be Mine by Naina Kumar4.2
- 9Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams4.3
- 10Ready or Not by Cara Bastone4.2
In 19th-century Russian high society, the beautiful Anna Karenina abandons her cold marriage for a passionate affair with the dashing Count Vronsky, defying social conventions that demand devastating consequences. Tolstoy weaves this tragic love story with the parallel journey of Levin, a landowner searching for meaning and authentic happiness, creating an epic exploration of love, society, and the human condition.
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by Akwaeke Emezi
4.22022
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a sensual and contemplative tone that will resonate with Anna Karenina fans.
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Curvy Girl Summer
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4.52024368 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a uplifting and affirming tone that will resonate with Anna Karenina fans.
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by Kirsty Greenwood
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Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a whimsical and uplifting tone that will resonate with Anna Karenina fans.
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by Jessica Joyce
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Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a warm and hopeful tone that will resonate with Anna Karenina fans.
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by Annabel Monaghan
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Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a tender and healing tone that will resonate with Anna Karenina fans.
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by Tia Williams
4.42022352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a bittersweet and reflective tone that will resonate with Anna Karenina fans.
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by Naina Kumar
4.22024352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a warm and heartfelt tone that will resonate with Anna Karenina fans.
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by Sarah Adams
4.32023368 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a warm and uplifting tone that will resonate with Anna Karenina fans.
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by Cara Bastone
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Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a tender and grounding tone that will resonate with Anna Karenina fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Anna Karenina
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Love in the Time of Cholera | Gabriel García Márquez | 3.9 | 1985 | 348 | Closest match |
| You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty: A Novel | Akwaeke Emezi | 4.2 | 2022 | — | Similar vibes |
| Curvy Girl Summer | Danielle Allen | 4.5 | 2024 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| The Love of My Afterlife | Kirsty Greenwood | 4.3 | 2024 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| The Ex Vows | Jessica Joyce | 4.3 | 2024 | 380 | Similar vibes |
| Summer Romance | Annabel Monaghan | 4.4 | 2024 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| Seven Days in June | Tia Williams | 4.4 | 2022 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| Say You'll Be Mine | Naina Kumar | 4.2 | 2024 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| Practice Makes Perfect | Sarah Adams | 4.3 | 2023 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| Ready or Not | Cara Bastone | 4.2 | 2024 | 400 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Anna Karenina?
The most similar books to Anna Karenina are Love in the Time of Cholera, You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty: A Novel, Curvy Girl Summer .
What should I read after Anna Karenina?
After finishing Anna Karenina, readers most commonly pick up Love in the Time of Cholera next.
Who writes books like Leo Tolstoy?
Authors similar to Leo Tolstoy include Elsie Silver, Lucy Score, Brynne Weaver, Tessa Bailey, Jenny Han.
What genre is Anna Karenina?
Anna Karenina is a Romance novel by Leo Tolstoy, published in 2010. It features elements of Classic Literature.
How long is Anna Karenina?
Anna Karenina is 1232 pages long.
About Anna Karenina
ENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATED BY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIPIn this extraordinarily rich and complex novel, Anna Karenina defies the conventions of nineteenth-century Russian society and embarks on a love affair that has tragic consequences. Tolstoy’s work is a powerful meditation on love and marriage, envy and retribution, and the desire for happiness.THIS ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES:• A concise introduction that gives the reader important background information• A chronology of the author’s life and work• A timeline of significant events that provides the book’s historical context• An outline of key themes and plot points to guide the reader’s own interpretations• Detailed explanatory notes• Critical analysis and modern perspectives on the work• Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction• A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader’s experienceSimon & Schuster Enriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world’s finest books to their full potential.