Have you ever decided you're going to read a Tolstoy novel, and then were so intimidated by the book's size that you put it off for eternity? These spoilers might help. No, they won't motivate you to read the books, but they will make you feel better about skipping them. And now you know you're not alone. This is the latest from John Atkinson at Wrong Hands. Happy families are all alike; every reader avoids Tolstoy in his own way.