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

The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman

Laurence Sterne

720 pages first pub 1760 (editions)

fiction classics challenging funny lighthearted slow-paced
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Endlessly digressive, boundlessly imaginative and unmatched in its absurd and timeless wit Laurence Sterne's great masterpiece of bawdy humour and rich satire defies any attempt to categorize it, with a rich metafictional narrative that might clas...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,355 reviews

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%

Average rating

3.43

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