The Man of Property by John Galsworthy

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fiction classics historical challenging slow-paced

Description

John Galsworthy's epic Forsyte Saga follows the fortunes of the venerable Forsyte family, a moneyed clan whose passions are ever at war with its values. Galsworthy won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1932 "for his distinguished art of narration, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 219 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
emotional 60%
sad 33%
challenging 26%
hopeful 13%
informative 13%
lighthearted 13%
tense 13%
adventurous 6%
funny 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

slow 73%
medium 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.76

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