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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
I have really enjoyed this series, and the first two instalments were definite 5-star reads, but this novel was a little lacking. Not in literary style, because it is impeccably written, but rather in its humour, which was not at the laugh-out-loud level of its predecessors. Still, a most engaging and beautifually paced story, with the eminently level-headed character of Doctor Thorne at its heart. I still loved this, and will be reading the rest of the series in due course.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
I really enjoyed listening to the book on audible. I enjoyed the thoughts on blood vs money.
A lot of the allure of the book was seeing how it would all pan out. I could guess the ending pretty well from the first few pages, but I still found myself in suspense. There's something a tiny bit cartoonish in the characters, but that didn't diminish their appeal.
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Got too many books going at once. Would like to try again.
Trollope is now one of my new favorite authors. I love his sarcastic wit and delightful irony. Here he creates more delightful characters as in The Warden and Barchester Towers. You can’t help but love Mary’s straight-no-nonsense way. Dr. Thorne’s love and devotion to raising Mary, and his determination that she will never feel as though she were less than perfect. Many more memorable characters. Such a wonderful story and fun read. Smart, witty, delightful
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated