The Warden by Anthony Trollope

The Warden

Chronicles of Barsetshire #1

Anthony Trollope

110 pages • first pub 1855 (editions)

fiction classics literary reflective slow-paced
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The Warden is ideal for readers who appreciate nuanced explorations of moral dilemmas and social critiques set against the backdrop of Victorian society, with a focus on character-driven storytelling and quiet introspection.

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The first of Anthony Trollope's works to receive widespread popular and critical acclaim, The Warden follows the career of Septimus Harding, the warden of an almshouse - an early form of subsidized housing for the poor - who is forced to adapt to ...

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Community Reviews

3.58
based on 1,946 reviews

Moods

reflective: 73%

lighthearted: 33%

funny: 30%

emotional: 20%

sad: 18%

relaxing: 16%

informative: 15%

challenging: 12%

hopeful: 9%

inspiring: 7%

tense: 3%

dark: 1%

Pace

3% of readers chose fast
29% of readers chose medium
67% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

10% of readers chose Plot
40% of readers chose A mix
48% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

48% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
32% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

57% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
88% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

62% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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