annadixon76's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bookswithpetra's review against another edition
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sandra_buckwell's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
jowmy4's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
rachel45's review against another edition
challenging
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
serenityseeker's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
5.0
catfactory's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
aaronmjnoy's review against another edition
5.0
A giant 100-chapter novel of cynicism. There are many characters but very few you can wholeheartedly support, and the entire novel revolves around the Trump-like Augustus Melmotte, a rich swindler who everyone is drawn to for his money and power but everyone despises.
This book is full of hypocrites, corruption, cheating, scandal, and lying. Very unlike the quiet country church politics and sweet romances that Trollope usually writes, but a masterfully done satire. Trollope is always great at human nature, be it good or ill.
I was not bored at any point, and if anything I think he could have taken a bit more time to wrap up the ending, even after 800 pages.
This book is full of hypocrites, corruption, cheating, scandal, and lying. Very unlike the quiet country church politics and sweet romances that Trollope usually writes, but a masterfully done satire. Trollope is always great at human nature, be it good or ill.
I was not bored at any point, and if anything I think he could have taken a bit more time to wrap up the ending, even after 800 pages.
martha_g's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
pdonovan's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25