Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray

220 pages first pub 1844 (editions)

fiction classics historical funny reflective slow-paced

Description

"Barry Lyndon" is the fictional autobiography of an adventurer and rogue. Born into the petty Irish gentry, and outmaneuvered in his first love affair, a ruined Barry volunteers for the British army. After seeing service in Germany he deserts and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 100%
funny 100%
challenging 50%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.34

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