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War and Peace

by Leo Tolstoy · 1225 pages · Published December 1868
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4.11 / 5 across 280K ratings
Spice: 🌶️ (1/5)

A epic, sweeping Adult classic fiction built around war, love, family saga. 1225 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

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Epic. Sweeping. Philosophical.

Epic Sweeping Philosophical

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Epic Sweeping Philosophical
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Content notes

War Death Violence
War
Love
Family Saga
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
40%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
1/5
Core elements
Genre
Classic Fiction
Historical Fiction
Epic
Moods
Epic
Sweeping
Philosophical
Key Tropes
War
Love
Family Saga
Ending
Satisfying
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Sweet (1/5) — hints of romance but nothing explicit.

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Readers who love epic and sweeping stories with war and love. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is War and Peace?

A epic, sweeping Adult classic fiction built around war, love, family saga. 1225 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for War and Peace?

Content notes include: war, death, violence. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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