The Warden by Anthony Trollope

168 pages first pub 1855 (editions)

fiction classics literary reflective slow-paced
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A man of sterling character, the kind and elderly Mr. Septimus Harding is the warden of Hiram's Hospital. The institution is reliant on an ancient charitable bequest in order to sustain itself. An investigation into the charity, led by John Bold, ...

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Moods

reflective 76%
funny 31%
lighthearted 31%
emotional 22%
sad 17%
relaxing 16%
informative 15%
challenging 10%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
tense 4%

Pace

slow 70%
medium 26%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 37% | 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: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.55

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