Anna Karenina: a Reading Guide

Read Anna Karenina in 14 days without getting lost in Russian names or giving up halfway through.

This is a complete companion guide for one of the greatest novels ever written. 800 pages. Dozens of characters. Multiple storylines. We break it down so you can actually finish it and understand why Tolstoy is legendary.

WHAT YOU GET:
- Cultural context on 1870s Russia (trains, marriage, society, why adultery was scandalous)
- Complete character guide with Russian naming conventions explained
- 14-day reading schedule with realistic page counts (50-60 pages per day)
- Daily breakdowns: what happens, what to notice, why it matters
- Warning about the slump (Day 9-10) and how to push through
- Reflection prompts for each day
- Context on who loved this book and why (Oprah, Obama, Virginia Woolf, Nabokov)
- IRL challenges inspired by the novel
- Space for your curated playlist
- Reading ritual checklist

Perfect for anyone who wants to finally read this classic, book clubs tackling Russian literature, or readers who want to understand why this 150-year-old novel still wrecks people emotionally.

HOW IT WORKS:
1. Download the PDF
2. Print it out (or keep it digital)
3. Read the context section first
4. Follow the 14-day plan (approximately 50-60 pages per day)
5. Use your own journal for reflections

WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT:
We're honest about the hard parts—the farming chapters, the middle slump, the devastating ending. But we also explain why people finish this book and immediately tell everyone to read it. No fluff. Just the context and structure you need to actually complete one of literature's greatest achievements.

FILE DETAILS:
- PDF format
- Printable
- Designed for use with your own journal

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