The Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy

724 pages first pub 1921 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced

Description

With a new Introduction by Professor Cedric Watts, M.A., Ph.D. The Forsyte Saga is Galsworthy's enduringly popular masterpiece. Initially, the plot centres on Soames Forsyte, a successful solicitor living in London with his beautiful wife, Irene. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 463 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
emotional 57%
challenging 35%
relaxing 21%
dark 14%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
sad 14%
adventurous 7%
funny 7%
tense 7%

Pace

slow 80%
fast 13%
medium 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

4.02

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