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A review by seano312
The Warden by Anthony Trollope
5.0
A beautifully written tale about an almost trivial conflict. But even small conflicts reveal character.
Trollope reminds me of Dickens with the twee removed. The bad guys aren't ridiculous, the characters aren't caricatures. He doesn't have as high highs as Dickens, but the writing is both well done and honest.
I am especially fond of how Trollope discusses conflict. Today there is so much contempt with people you don't agree with. In this story, it is essential for the main character to treat everyone with respect and dignity. And, for the most part, vice versa.
This is a new author for me, and I am certain I will be reading him again soon.
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2024: What a joy to reread a book one has loved and find it even better than the first time.
Trollope reminds me of Dickens with the twee removed. The bad guys aren't ridiculous, the characters aren't caricatures. He doesn't have as high highs as Dickens, but the writing is both well done and honest.
I am especially fond of how Trollope discusses conflict. Today there is so much contempt with people you don't agree with. In this story, it is essential for the main character to treat everyone with respect and dignity. And, for the most part, vice versa.
This is a new author for me, and I am certain I will be reading him again soon.
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2024: What a joy to reread a book one has loved and find it even better than the first time.