Loved Anna Karenina. Where to go from that?

By amberfrog40

I’m mainly asking because I’m not sure what to read next after Anna Karenina. I really liked how Tolstoj writes people here—like how you get inside their heads, and even though they’re kind of frustrating, they still feel pretty real and not just perfect. I’ve thought about checking out some of his other books, but a lot of folks say this one is his big masterpiece, so I’m unsure if anything else will hit the same. I guess it’s the only thing I’ve read by him so far. Does anyone have recommendations for what to try next? I don’t have to stick to classic Russian stuff, but I do like that whole historical/aristocratic vibe. And I’d also love something more modern or contemporary too, as long as the characters feel human.