Barchester towers by Anthony Trollope

Barchester towers

Chronicles of Barsetshire #2

Anthony Trollope

477 pages • first pub 1857 (editions)

fiction classics funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Description

Trollope's comic masterpiece of plotting and backstabbing opens as the Bishop of Barchester lies on his deathbed. Soon a pitched battle breaks out over who will take power, involving, among others, the zealous reformer Dr Proudie, his fiendish wif...

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Community Reviews Summary of 679 reviews

Moods

funny 77%
lighthearted 67%
reflective 62%
relaxing 29%
emotional 25%
hopeful 24%
challenging 9%
informative 8%
inspiring 6%
tense 6%
adventurous 3%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 34%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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