The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman by Melvyn New, Laurence Sterne

The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman

Melvyn New, Laurence Sterne

fiction classics challenging funny lighthearted slow-paced

735 pages | first published 1760

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No one description will fit this strange, eccentric, endlessly complex masterpiece. It is a fiction about fiction-writing in which the invented world is as much infused with wit and genius as the theme of inventing it. It is a joyful celebration o...
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Community Reviews

Summary of 845 reviews

Moods

funny 83%
lighthearted 72%
challenging 61%
reflective 33%
informative 16%
inspiring 11%
adventurous 5%
emotional 5%

Pace

slow 85%
medium 10%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | N/A: 21% | Plot: 14% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 38% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.37

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