The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman by Laurence Sterne

The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman

Laurence Sterne

fiction classics challenging funny lighthearted slow-paced

720 pages | first published 1760

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Endlessly digressive, boundlessly imaginative and unmatched in its absurd and timeless wit Laurence Sterne's great masterpiece of bawdy humour and rich satire defies any attempt to categorize it, with a rich metafictional narrative that might clas...
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Summary of 854 reviews

Moods

funny 84%
lighthearted 73%
challenging 63%
reflective 31%
informative 15%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 5%
emotional 5%

Pace

slow 85%
medium 9%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | N/A: 20% | Plot: 13% | A mix: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 35% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.38

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