The Life & Opinions of Tristam Shandy, Gentleman by Laurence Sterne
The Life & Opinions of Tristam Shandy, Gentleman

Laurence Sterne

The Life & Opinions of Tristam Shandy, Gentleman

Laurence Sterne with Harry Furniss

547 pages first pub 1760 (editions)

fiction classics challenging funny lighthearted slow-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 1,118 reviews

Moods

funny 86%
challenging 71%
lighthearted 65%
reflective 23%
informative 13%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 5%
emotional 2%

Pace

slow 82%
medium 15%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | N/A: 20% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.4

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