Scan barcode
A review by katykelly
The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope
3.0
Drawn out but well characterised historical saga
3.5 stars
I've read a Trollope recently, and quite enjoyed it. This was just as easy to read, the language is down-to-earth and accessible, but it IS an incredibly long story and felt as though it could have been condensed somewhat. I listened to the audiobook version, which didn't help the running length.
The story concerns a small number of connected families in 19th century upper-class England, including a brought-low Carbury family, the French Augustus Melmotte and his daughter, and her connection to Felix Carbury.
With multiple entanglements and engagements, social climbing), the seeking of fortunes, I felt it was a cross between the Dorian Gray images of the seedier side of the upper classes and the family story of The Forsyte Saga.
There are definite characters to root for, to detest, to pity. There wasn't much in the way of humour or light-heartedness. It's not one I can say I enjoyed, but I did get a good feel for the period and a certain class of person living at the time.
3.5 stars
I've read a Trollope recently, and quite enjoyed it. This was just as easy to read, the language is down-to-earth and accessible, but it IS an incredibly long story and felt as though it could have been condensed somewhat. I listened to the audiobook version, which didn't help the running length.
The story concerns a small number of connected families in 19th century upper-class England, including a brought-low Carbury family, the French Augustus Melmotte and his daughter, and her connection to Felix Carbury.
With multiple entanglements and engagements, social climbing), the seeking of fortunes, I felt it was a cross between the Dorian Gray images of the seedier side of the upper classes and the family story of The Forsyte Saga.
There are definite characters to root for, to detest, to pity. There wasn't much in the way of humour or light-heartedness. It's not one I can say I enjoyed, but I did get a good feel for the period and a certain class of person living at the time.