A review by jhnd
Dr. Thorne by Anthony Trollope

5.0

I have decided to read the Barchester Chronicles. Doing do is turning out to be both wonderful escapism and insightfully relevant. This is a great story, on one level concerned with the manners and mores of a time. And then about people, the constructions within which we live, how we chose to respond to them, and so providing much upon which to reflect on today. Yes there are elements of Victorian moralising, some which are mocked and some accepted by all, author included. But nothing can distract from a great story, with some superb characters, beautifully written.