Tristram Shandy; and A Sentimental Journey by Laurence Sterne

Tristram Shandy; and A Sentimental Journey

Laurence Sterne

832 pages first pub 1760 (editions)

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Laurence Sterne's Tristram Shandy; and A Sentimental Journey is a delightful and intriguing read for the curious and adventurous reader who delights in wordplay, philosophical musings, and the infinite possibilities of the human experience, and is willing to engage with a witty and playful exploration of the nature of pleasure, identity, and the art of storytelling.

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Tristram Shandy provoked a literary sensation when it first appeared in a series of installments between 1759 and 1767. The ribald, high-spirited book prompted Diderot to hail Sterne as 'the English Rabelais.' An ingeniously structured novel (abou...

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3.43
based on 1,418 reviews

Moods

funny: 85%

challenging: 65%

lighthearted: 61%

reflective: 24%

adventurous: 10%

informative: 10%

inspiring: 6%

emotional: 4%

hopeful: 2%

relaxing: 2%

tense: 2%


Pace

1% of readers chose fast
17% of readers chose medium
80% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
17% of readers chose A mix
58% of readers chose Character
15% of readers chose N/A
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Strong character development?

10% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
48% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
32% of readers chose No
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Diverse cast of characters?

2% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
83% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

54% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
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