The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman by Melvyn New, Laurence Sterne

The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman

Melvyn New, Laurence Sterne

735 pages first pub 1760 (editions)

fiction classics challenging funny lighthearted slow-paced
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No one description will fit this strange, eccentric, endlessly complex masterpiece. It is a fiction about fiction-writing in which the invented world is as much infused with wit and genius as the theme of inventing it. It is a joyful celebration o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,357 reviews

Moods

funny 84%
challenging 66%
lighthearted 62%
reflective 22%
informative 11%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 6%
emotional 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 78%
medium 19%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 17% | N/A: 17% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 39% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 15% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.42

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