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pkadams's review against another edition
4.0
Read while participating in Trollope Society's Big Read of Doctor Thorne on Facebook. Trollope is a great observer of human nature and the author delivers in the story what he promises in the first chapter.
lotusmeristem555's review against another edition
3.0
Well.... This book was a mixed bag.
On one hand, how many times can you hear the same thing and watch the same characters perform the same schtiks. If only the book was only half as long. If only there were the spicy characters of Barchester Towers...
But, the social criticism is extra-snappy in this book, and some of the characters are admirable dears, and all characters are realistic and deep.
Also, "Dr. filgrave" is an excellent name. In general, Trollope's naming is one of his book's redeeming qualities.
On one hand, how many times can you hear the same thing and watch the same characters perform the same schtiks. If only the book was only half as long. If only there were the spicy characters of Barchester Towers...
But, the social criticism is extra-snappy in this book, and some of the characters are admirable dears, and all characters are realistic and deep.
Also, "Dr. filgrave" is an excellent name. In general, Trollope's naming is one of his book's redeeming qualities.
avl_book_girl's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
4.25
bibliophilicemily's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
jeansbooks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
margaretahall's review against another edition
funny
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism and Misogyny
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Cancer and Child death
mullinstreetzoo's review against another edition
5.0
I am loving Trollope. His narrative is engaging and funny, and you learn to truly love his protagonists. Here, Mary and Frank keep you rooting for them even as you watch people around them scheme about and for them. Glad I discovered these.
rebeccatulloch's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-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
5.0
wjcsydney's review against another edition
4.0
Not as good as The Warden and Barchester Towers, but still enjoyable.