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shareen17's review against another edition
4.0
Kind of a quiet book, focused on character and how a small-town English clergyman faces a moral dilemma that could leave him without all the comforts, both material and social, that he has long relied on.
prusche's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
laz_'s review against another edition
2.0
didn’t realize this was less social satire and more sympathetic to capitalists than i really wanted until it was too late ….. i’m blaming dickens for the high standards
stephxsu's review against another edition
3.0
Trollope's narratorial interjections can get a bit awkward and annoying, but overall it is a quick and enjoyable read. The satire is humorous and effective (though Trollope tends to try and tell us too much, instead of showing it to us readers), and the characters are ridiculous, yet relatable enough to be enjoyable.
karinlib's review against another edition
4.0
For a British History course in college I had to read [b:Barchester Towers|125321|Barchester Towers (Chronicles of Barsetshire #2)|Anthony Trollope|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1387980968l/125321._SY75_.jpg|3299857]. I didn't realize at the time it was the second book in a series. Finally, I have read this book, which is the first in a series of 6. Although, the Warden isn't my favorite book of British lit, I did enjoy it, and I look forward to the rest of the series.
02/23/24: The Chronicles of Barsetshire have become a favorite "series". Every time I think about reading another Trollope, I think about rereading the Barsetshire books. So, I decided dive back in. I enjoyed this book even more this time around. On to Barchester Towers.
02/23/24: The Chronicles of Barsetshire have become a favorite "series". Every time I think about reading another Trollope, I think about rereading the Barsetshire books. So, I decided dive back in. I enjoyed this book even more this time around. On to Barchester Towers.
amlibera's review
4.0
Bitesized Trollope with an extremely Victorian point of view about what is right and wrong. Having said that, the small satiric details are what make this worth reading. The description of the Archdeacon's children all by itself is worth the price of admission here.
cemoses's review
4.0
It is slow but those who like old novels may like it. It deals with very modern themes of corruption in an organized Church, court cases, the press and the proper use of charity money. It is my first Trollope book and I find his writting style east to read.
mhrocm's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0
Apparently Trollope was overshadowed by Dickens, both writing in the mid to late 1800s, however he has his followers who claim his characters are less black and white, less larger than life and that his female characters have more agency than those of Dickens.
It’s an Interesting parallel with modern times as this short novel is essentially about a well meaning young surgeon embarking on a media campaign to out (cancel?) a kind and well meaning warden caring for broken down labourers, whose income is far more than the position warrants.
This triggers a crisis of conscience in the warden much to the chagrin of his superiors in the church who would prefer to stonewall and lawyer up.
Actually pretty good, I might read another Trollope…
It’s an Interesting parallel with modern times as this short novel is essentially about a well meaning young surgeon embarking on a media campaign to out (cancel?) a kind and well meaning warden caring for broken down labourers, whose income is far more than the position warrants.
This triggers a crisis of conscience in the warden much to the chagrin of his superiors in the church who would prefer to stonewall and lawyer up.
Actually pretty good, I might read another Trollope…
laila4343's review against another edition
3.0
The Warden, Mr. Harding, is a kind and virtuous soul. Is he entitled to his 800 pound a year job? Can he withstand the mudslinging press attacks upon his character? Why did his future son-in-law start this whole mess to begin with? This initially felt like a soothing escape from life in 2020, grew kind of boring in the middle, then rebounded towards the end. I like Trollope’s style, and I’m glad I tried him. (I read this for my Classics Club list.) But I don’t feel compelled to read further more of the Barsetshire Chronicles.