Doctor Thorne by Simon Dentith, Anthony Trollope, Julian Fellowes

Doctor Thorne

Chronicles of Barsetshire #3

Simon Dentith, Anthony Trollope, Julian Fellowes

498 pages • first pub 1858 (editions)

fiction classics funny lighthearted slow-paced

Description

Now adapted for ITV by Julian Fellowes, Doctor Thorne is the compelling story in which rank, wealth, and personal feeling are pitted against one another.The squire of Greshamsbury has fallen on hard times, and it is incumbent on his son Frank to m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 306 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 67%
funny 60%
relaxing 57%
emotional 42%
reflective 42%
hopeful 39%
challenging 10%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%
informative 7%
adventurous 3%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 67%
medium 32%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 40% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.06

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