I mean, I didn’t feel particularly passionate about this one. Maybe it was the weird incest trope - not that I’m judging it by modern standards, but it was still unlikeable.  I never really enjoyed the main character himself, or bought the love story. 
But, the plot itself is undeniable rich and intriguing. Authors inspired by this book, like Tolstoy, built on it to the point of reaching perfection, but I can see how this is an inspiring epic that would be held in high regard by contemporaries and successive generations.
I also appreciated how it was purposefully scandalous and tongue in cheek. It kinda reminded me of three musketeers, but even less politically correct. 
So overall, this is not going to be a favourite of mine but I’m glad I’ve read it and I can see its merits.