The Eustace Diamonds by Anthony Trollope

The Eustace Diamonds

Palliser #3

Anthony Trollope

772 pages first pub 1873 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

In this novel, the characters of Plantagenet Palliser, his wife Lady Glencora and their uncle the ailing Duke of Omnium are in the background. The plot centres on Lizzie Greystock, a fortune-hunter who ensnares the sickly, dissipated Sir Florian E...

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Community Reviews Summary of 224 reviews

Moods

funny 58%
lighthearted 41%
challenging 35%
reflective 29%
emotional 17%
mysterious 17%
adventurous 11%
dark 11%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 76%
medium 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 26% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | No: 37% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.75

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