The Warden by Anthony Trollope

256 pages first pub 1855 (editions)

fiction classics literary reflective slow-paced
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When John Bold decides to challenge corruption in the Church of England he sets the whole town of Barchester by the ears with consequences both comic and sad. Trollope's first masterpiece is the study of conflicting loyalties and principles in a c...

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Moods

reflective 76%
lighthearted 32%
funny 30%
emotional 22%
sad 17%
relaxing 16%
informative 15%
challenging 10%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 5%
tense 4%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 27%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.55

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