Barchester Towers by Anthony Trollope

Barchester Towers

Chronicles of Barsetshire #2

Anthony Trollope

528 pages • first pub 1857 (editions)

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A new bishop arrives in the fictional cathedral town of Barchester, launching a comical battle for ascendancy among the local clergymen and their dependents. Dr. Proudie, the newly appointed bishop, brings two powerful allies: Mrs. Proudie, the ou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 847 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
lighthearted 65%
reflective 54%
relaxing 29%
emotional 26%
hopeful 21%
challenging 8%
inspiring 7%
tense 7%
informative 6%
adventurous 3%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 35%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.95

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