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A little hard to follow in places (Irish politics of the 1790s not being my specialty) but legitimately laugh-out-loud hilarious in places and with great characters who are larger-than-life and perfect for a satire. A classic that deserves unforgetting.

aisling1998's review against another edition

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challenging mysterious slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

leguinstan's review against another edition

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2.0

When the glossary is more entertaining and informative than the novel's main text.. you've got a problem.

I know this has historical and literary significance but unfortunately the satire is not funny or clever enough for me to recommend this.

msand3's review against another edition

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4.0

A fun romp with an amazing unreliable narrator. Edgeworth provides sly commentary on everything from Irish law to social customs such as wakes and Irish slang expressions. Her footnotes are almost postmodern in their self-reference. Edgeworth’s writing is livelier than just about any of her contemporaries. This combination of meta-narrative with humor, progressive social commentary, and an ear for dialogue and story-telling makes Castle Rackrent one of those little gems that are so satisfying to discover.

victoria92's review against another edition

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challenging funny medium-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

3.0

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