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deanneestelle's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars (I round up). This book was lovely. It had an interesting story of church and small town politics, which I greatly enjoyed. The characters were charming and their antics were alternately heartwarming, frustrating, and hilarious to read about. The romance was incredibly sweet. I just really loved this book.
(As a sidenote: it also made me love "The Warden" more than I originally did. When I first read that book, my impression was that it was enjoyable, but a bit boring. Now, I understand how necessary it was to set up "Barchester Towers." It was almost more of a character study of Mr. Harding than it was an independent story, and I really appreciate its existence, because without it I wouldn't adore Mr. Harding in the way that I do now).
(As a sidenote: it also made me love "The Warden" more than I originally did. When I first read that book, my impression was that it was enjoyable, but a bit boring. Now, I understand how necessary it was to set up "Barchester Towers." It was almost more of a character study of Mr. Harding than it was an independent story, and I really appreciate its existence, because without it I wouldn't adore Mr. Harding in the way that I do now).
astroprof's review against another edition
5.0
All the fun of an academic farce, except for the university setting!
cleansocks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
katieinca's review against another edition
4.0
Okay, I'm a fan. But won't be picking up another for a while, because I need a break from dense (albeit funny) prose. Also, I can't go around talking like this, people think I'm weird enough already.
lores's review against another edition
Genuinely enjoyed the writing style but there’s just no way I want to be attached to this book for 550 pages right now. I have others I’d rather read
laz_'s review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
better than the first one and i finally got the charming victorian drama i was looking for!! anthony trollope’s got a dickens-level character spread going on here which is awesome and i love following this series even if, unlike dickens, i don’t like as many of the characters. bertie stanhope you absolute side character goofy flop of an artist i hope you never have to work a day in your life
better than the first one and i finally got the charming victorian drama i was looking for!! anthony trollope’s got a dickens-level character spread going on here which is awesome and i love following this series even if, unlike dickens, i don’t like as many of the characters. bertie stanhope you absolute side character goofy flop of an artist i hope you never have to work a day in your life
khoystoboy's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Trollope has such a way with words I think he must have come out of the womb speaking eloquence and wit. I cried, I laughed, I chuckled...I stayed up past my bedtime in such an anxious state to know how the battle between Mrs Proudie and Mr Slope would end. Every character is written so convincingly and they interact as if on a stage. What more could one wish for?
amythereader's review against another edition
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kanissa's review against another edition
4.0
I have a thing for 19th century novels, I guess.
It's a bit jarring when the narrator breaks the third wall, but I've always chalked that up to Trollope's style. A few of the theological points go way over my head, as I am not a 250 year old Anglican, but there's nothing so important that it ruins the story.
I do like that none of the characters are ever perfect. Even the antagonists are likable. The plot moves slowly at times, but as always, everything turns up roses and the heroes come out on top.
It's a bit jarring when the narrator breaks the third wall, but I've always chalked that up to Trollope's style. A few of the theological points go way over my head, as I am not a 250 year old Anglican, but there's nothing so important that it ruins the story.
I do like that none of the characters are ever perfect. Even the antagonists are likable. The plot moves slowly at times, but as always, everything turns up roses and the heroes come out on top.