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

The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman

Laurence Sterne

392 pages first pub 1760 (editions)

fiction classics challenging funny lighthearted slow-paced
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The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, also known as just Tristram Shandy, is a novel by Laurence Sterne. It was published in nine volumes, the first two appearing in 1759, and seven others following over the next seven years (vols. ...

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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%

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