Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray

220 pages first pub 1844 (editions)

fiction classics historical funny reflective slow-paced
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"Barry Lyndon" is the fictional autobiography of an adventurer and rogue. Born into the petty Irish gentry, and outmaneuvered in his first love affair, a ruined Barry volunteers for the British army. After seeing service in Germany he deserts and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
adventurous 66%
dark 66%
challenging 33%
lighthearted 33%
mysterious 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.48

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