The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope

The Way We Live Now

Anthony Trollope

890 pages • first pub 1875 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Trollope's magnificent and prescient satire about a dishonest financier who buys his way into a corrupt society, and throws it into turmoil When the Melmottes arrive in London everyone agrees their manners are wanting, their taste is execrable, an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 544 reviews

Moods

reflective 65%
funny 60%
emotional 48%
challenging 42%
lighthearted 25%
informative 17%
hopeful 14%
relaxing 14%
dark 11%
sad 11%
tense 11%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 27%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 37% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 32% | No: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.91

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