A review by schopflin
The American Senator by Anthony Trollope

funny informative reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I wasn't sure how much I would like a book where so much of the content was given to discussing fox hunting and English manners, as those haven't been my favourite bits of other Trollopes. But I really enjoyed them this time - there's something wonderful in how silly he makes hunting sound despite his own love of it. And other aspects of this book were wonderful - Arabella Trefoil is a great character and characterisation of how few options were open to women of her class and dreadful parenting. I think the early part of Mary Masters' romance was undercharacterised but it was very sweet later. 
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