Newton's Darkness: Two Dramatic Views Book

My first big Russian novel and it was as good experience. The subject matter is a bit depressing, there's a lot of depraved people in this book. But Tolstoy does an excellent job of making it clear how and why they are depraved. His amazing descriptions of characters and events kept me enjoying the book from start to finish. This book follows about five or six main characters and their interwoven lives and stories. Ultimately he contrasts the fallen nature and tragic end of Anna Karenina with the more truth-seeking Levin who ultimately has a happier ending. Death and resurrection pretty clear. Not sure this book is for everyone. I wouldn't recommend it across the board but I am glad I read it and loved the insight into humanity that Tolstoy portrayed.