The Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy

The Forsyte Saga

The Forsyte Chronicles #1-3

John Galsworthy

878 pages • first pub 1921 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced

Description

The Forsyte Saga is John Galsworthy's monumental chronicle of the lives of the moneyed Forsytes, a family whose values are constantly at war with its passions. The story of Soames Forsyte's marriage to the beautiful and rebellious Irene, and its e...

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Community Reviews Summary of 463 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
emotional 57%
challenging 35%
relaxing 21%
dark 14%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
sad 14%
adventurous 7%
funny 7%
tense 7%

Pace

slow 80%
fast 13%
medium 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

4.02

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