wolfsonarchitect 's review for:

Dr. Thorne by Anthony Trollope

4.25

informative relaxing slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I loved this story because the lead characters were honest and good in the face of less moral characters.  It’s a good commentary on 19th century class, inherited wealth vs nouveau rich.  Some Trollope can get tedious on fine legal points - this doesn’t.