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booksandlipsticks13's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
rosepoldark's review against another edition
4.25
Great Trollope as always, i really loved the stroylines with the Carbury's, but I was less entertained by the Melmotte part, I do not think i understood all the technical stuff with shares and all of that. But lovely book, i heard it on audiobook, but i think i would prefer to read it physically.
heather_freshparchment's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Classism, Religious bigotry, Suicide, Xenophobia, Violence, and Antisemitism
Minor: Sexual assault
victoria92's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
meetmeinmalkovich's review against another edition
3.0
Still can’t believe I actually managed to finish this one. Bless audiobooks and buddy reading schedules! I really enjoyed this one, and it’s super long so my review might take a bit. But since I’ve only read, what, FOUR books this month, it probably won’t be too difficult.
awishman's review
adventurous
challenging
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
nadaoq's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
abrswf's review against another edition
5.0
A long but wonderful book about a trans-Atlantic fraud. It felt strangely timely as a central figure, quite the vainglorious and over-confident scammer, reminded me powerfully of Trump. Every character is vivid and memorable. It’s a slow satisfying read, my favorite Trollope to date.