The Way of All Flesh by Samuel Butler

The Way of All Flesh

Samuel Butler

15 hours, 23 minutes first pub 1903 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

This brilliant satirical novel traces the life and loves of Ernest Pontifex, a young man who survives the baleful influence of a hateful, hypocritical father, a doting mother, and a debauched wife to emerge as a decent, happy human being. A fascin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 224 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
funny 42%
informative 42%
challenging 28%
emotional 14%
sad 14%

Pace

slow 85%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.41

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