The Eustace Diamonds by Stephen Gill, Anthony Trollope, John Sutherland

590 pages first pub 1873 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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A moving tragedy of political intrigue and family strife, William Shakespeare's King Lear is edited by George Hunter, with an introduction by Kiernan Ryan in Penguin Shakespeare. 'How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is to have a thankless child ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 268 reviews

Moods

funny 52%
lighthearted 42%
challenging 36%
reflective 26%
emotional 15%
mysterious 15%
adventurous 10%
dark 10%
relaxing 10%
informative 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 79%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 29% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 61% | No: 33% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.74

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