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890 pages • first pub 1875 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099528661
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House UK
Publication date: 01 June 2012
Description
Trollope's magnificent and prescient satire about a dishonest financier who buys his way into a corrupt society, and throws it into turmoil When the Melmottes arrive in London everyone agrees their manners are wanting, their taste is execrable, an...
Community Reviews Summary of 661 reviews
Moods
funny 58%
emotional 43%
challenging 41%
lighthearted 26%
dark 17%
informative 15%
hopeful 13%
sad 13%
relaxing 10%
tense 8%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 4%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 36% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 29% | No: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuseModerate
Death, Physical abuse, SuicideMinor
Sexual assault
890 pages • first pub 1875 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099528661
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House UK
Publication date: 01 June 2012
Description
Trollope's magnificent and prescient satire about a dishonest financier who buys his way into a corrupt society, and throws it into turmoil When the Melmottes arrive in London everyone agrees their manners are wanting, their taste is execrable, an...
Community Reviews Summary of 661 reviews
Moods
funny 58%
emotional 43%
challenging 41%
lighthearted 26%
dark 17%
informative 15%
hopeful 13%
sad 13%
relaxing 10%
tense 8%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 4%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 36% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 29% | No: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuseModerate
Death, Physical abuse, SuicideMinor
Sexual assault