Tag Archives: Anthony Trollope

The 100/500/100 Victorian Novel

Posted on December 15, 2017 by jenny

While there are exceptions to the rule, I think I’ve decided that a typical Victorian novel consists of 100 pages of boring, followed by 500 pages of sedately interesting, before reaching a final 100 pages of completely riveting. While the … Continue reading →

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A Victorian novel about decision paralysis: Can You Forgive Her? by Anthony Trollope

Posted on December 15, 2017 by jenny

Can You Forgive Her? by Anthony Trollope has a name that is a bit off-putting. It suggests an obnoxious main character who will be hard to sympathise with. I didn’t find this to be the case. The main character, Alice … Continue reading →

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The Warden by Anthony Trollope

Posted on July 15, 2014 by jenny

The Warden by Anthony Trollope is the first of the Barchester Novels and is Amusing, Character-Driven and Short. Characters have names like Septimus Harding and Sir Abraham Haphazard! Clergyman, Mr Harding is accused of being Paid Too Much for his … Continue reading →

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