The Man of Property by John Galsworthy

364 pages first pub 1906 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging slow-paced

Description

The most prized item in Soames Forsyte's collection of beautiful things is his wife, the enigmatic Irene. But when she falls in love with Bosinney, a penniless architect who utterly rejects the Forsyte values, their affair touches off a series of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 192 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
emotional 63%
challenging 18%
lighthearted 18%
sad 18%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 9%
tense 9%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.78

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