Barchester Towers by Anthony Trollope

418 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 570 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
lighthearted 61%
reflective 55%
emotional 27%
hopeful 25%
relaxing 25%
challenging 13%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
tense 5%
adventurous 2%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.97

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