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ratings: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Genre: Russian Literature / Classic / Philosophical Fiction / Social Criticism

Book Review:
''Resurrection'' is Tolstoy's last great novel, and it's a fascinating and powerful work that is often overshadowed by ''War and Peace'' and ''Anna Karenina.'' It tells the story of Prince Nekhlyudov, who, while serving on a jury, recognizes the accused prostitute as a woman he seduced and abandoned in his youth. Stricken with guilt, he embarks on a quest for redemption, trying to save her and, in the process, confronting the vast injustice and hypocrisy of Russian society. The novel is a searing indictment of the legal system, the church, and the ruling class. Tolstoy's anger is palpable. But it's also a deeply personal story of one man's spiritual awakening. Nekhlyudov's journey from guilt to a new understanding of his life is compelling and moving. The novel is not as polished as his earlier masterpieces, and it is often didactic, but its moral passion is undeniable. It's a powerful and thought-provoking read, and essential for anyone interested in Tolstoy's later philosophy.