tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post1509845238784195222..comments2024-02-29T02:54:19.767-05:00Comments on Babbling Books: Phineas Redux by Anthony TrollopeBrian Josephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-37117846261935137312017-08-04T05:16:37.843-04:002017-08-04T05:16:37.843-04:00Thanks Maria.
Those are great prices for the boo...Thanks Maria. <br /><br />Those are great prices for the books.<br /><br />I think that you would like Barchester Towers, it is my favorite Trollope book. Though I thought that the first book in the Series, The Warden, was not quite as good, I think that you would like its main chariter, Septimus Harding. <br /><br />Phineas is a well crafted character. He is likable but flawed.<br /><br />Evan I got a little bored with the politics in this one :)<br />Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-70536126597488589432017-08-03T21:44:20.853-04:002017-08-03T21:44:20.853-04:00OUTSTANDING commentary as usual, Brian!
You have...OUTSTANDING commentary as usual, Brian! <br /><br />You have certainly read most of Trollope's novels, and have prompted me to at least get a taste of this author. Therefore, next time I visit my local B&N, I will be sure to buy a Trollope novel. They have an entire table of B&N classics, in paperback, and they're each only $5.00. You can't beat that! I recently bought "The Scarlet Pimpernel", by Baroness D'Orczy. My next purchase will be "Barchester Towers", which I recall having seen there. (Actually, you CAN beat that price. I just went to the B&N online site, and they have "Barchester Towers" for $4.49, with FREE shipping! I'm going for it!!)<br /><br />I know I've heard of "Phineas Finn" at some point in my life. However, I had not heard of "Phineas Redux" until now. As you have mentioned, the fact that this novel contains such things as Parliamentary debates and meetings might turn out to be rather boring. On the other hand, maybe not. I would have to get into this world, and see for myself.<br /><br />Phineas sure does sound like an interesting, as well as exemplary, character. He certainly possesses several laudable qualities, and, in view of this, it's quite surprising that he would ever be accused of murder. I would be interested to find out how this came about!<br /><br />I like the fact that this novel deals with political philosophy, too. That, I'm sure, would certainly intereste me!<br /><br />It sounds like this is another highly complex slice of 19th-century British life, viewed through the eyes of a literary master! I will definitely add this book to my Goodreads shelves, along with other Trollope novels!<br /><br />Thanks for your insightful thoughts!! <3 :)<br />Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-414510502591979022017-07-28T20:24:44.662-04:002017-07-28T20:24:44.662-04:00Thanks Kathy. Susan Howatch sounds good. I will ta...Thanks Kathy. Susan Howatch sounds good. I will take a closer look at her books. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-61734472554021302392017-07-28T10:10:08.105-04:002017-07-28T10:10:08.105-04:00Another excellent review Brian. I'm thinking y...Another excellent review Brian. I'm thinking you might like Glittering Images by Susan Howatch the first in her seies that takes place in an English Village and deals with the Church of England. I have never read Trollope which I must do but from the way you have described his Barchester series, Susan Howatch's series which begins with Glittering Images and which I loved seems similar except set in late 20th century.Kathy's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967595794483824444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-8050424920670121822017-07-27T20:03:39.684-04:002017-07-27T20:03:39.684-04:00Hi Jane - Can You Forgive Her? is the first book i...Hi Jane - Can You Forgive Her? is the first book in the series and it is a great book. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-86776502197574588882017-07-27T12:33:42.457-04:002017-07-27T12:33:42.457-04:00I am so looking forward to diving into this series...I am so looking forward to diving into this series--I love Trollope's insights, and you're right, he's not a cynic, but seems able to articulate the truth of the world around him.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-3269253305397978802017-07-27T05:14:13.697-04:002017-07-27T05:14:13.697-04:00Hi Hila - Despite my criticism of certain elements...Hi Hila - Despite my criticism of certain elements of the system and at certain individuals, I am also relatively optimistic about the political system in general and many of our institutions. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-91846437650907442472017-07-26T22:53:37.656-04:002017-07-26T22:53:37.656-04:00"What shines through within both systems is t..."What shines through within both systems is the work of a few good individuals who are ethical, selfless and competent and who keep the world on the right track."<br /><br />This is especially inspiring. Hopeful too. I needed to read that :)HKatzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653570160517335758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-6941122694629829712017-07-25T20:11:29.902-04:002017-07-25T20:11:29.902-04:00Thanks so much Baili.
I tend to love politics. Th...Thanks so much Baili.<br /><br />I tend to love politics. That has helped keep me interested in these books.Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-89070308567284072282017-07-25T07:53:58.990-04:002017-07-25T07:53:58.990-04:00Politics is not my favourite topic through but I e...Politics is not my favourite topic through but I enjoy indulgence in complex characters and well woven story.<br />You reviews have compelling power to read such complicated yet interesting topics Brain!bailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-70444741257358522342017-07-24T18:37:46.955-04:002017-07-24T18:37:46.955-04:00Thanks Susan.
This book and Phineas Finn are real...Thanks Susan.<br /><br />This book and Phineas Finn are real studies in political science. Trollope really had an understanding of politics.<br /><br />Phineas would indeed be depressed today. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-45777058918570096182017-07-24T18:35:34.481-04:002017-07-24T18:35:34.481-04:00Thanks so much The Reader's Tales. If you gave...Thanks so much The Reader's Tales. If you gave Trollope a try I would love to know what you thought. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-48898434157559953572017-07-24T18:34:40.465-04:002017-07-24T18:34:40.465-04:00Thanks Sharon. Indeed there has been such nastines...Thanks Sharon. Indeed there has been such nastiness in politics. No doubt that you are aware of the assaults on the House Floor. There was a time when things were indeed worse then they are now. <br /><br />I have run out of ways to alliterate here :) Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-3940668151489139012017-07-24T18:34:31.416-04:002017-07-24T18:34:31.416-04:00My, it seems Trollope had quite a fascination with...My, it seems Trollope had quite a fascination with the politics of his day, and elections & all. I could only imagine how he would skewer today's political world, especially what's going on the U.S. Phineas would really be depressed then. I like how Trollope seems to have a pulse on his world & its inner workings. Nice review. thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-66522379427488880232017-07-24T18:32:08.046-04:002017-07-24T18:32:08.046-04:00Thanks R.T. - If you gave Trollope a try I would l...Thanks R.T. - If you gave Trollope a try I would love to know what you thought. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-73692498197962979462017-07-24T14:21:24.096-04:002017-07-24T14:21:24.096-04:00Your excellent review makes it look SO attractive....Your excellent review makes it look SO attractive. You really are gifted, Brian... I will have to read Trollope novels, sounds fascinating!!The Reader's Taleshttp://www.thereaderstales.blogspot.chnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-84020267267489006212017-07-24T12:08:24.668-04:002017-07-24T12:08:24.668-04:00Really great review, Brian, with lots to consider....Really great review, Brian, with lots to consider. I have not read this book and like R.T. I skimmed portions but read your comments.<br /><br />What you said about the disrespectful way people in government can act reminded me of a book I have just read about the Civil War. You think things got vicious in this last election you should read about then. In 1860, delegates were bringing knives and guns into Parliment and sometimes using them!<br /><br />And Mudpuddle, one thing: Bwu ha ha ha ha ha! That was really cute: a delightfully delicious dabble and a dollop of Trollope would be a good dose. Not as good but I tried. I am partial to alliteration.Sharon Wilfonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466621290140789056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-48150286790037311542017-07-24T10:36:11.905-04:002017-07-24T10:36:11.905-04:00Fascinating! I confess to skimming through your po...Fascinating! I confess to skimming through your posting rather than reading every word -- an insurance policy against stumbling upon spoilers -- and I am nearly persuaded that I have been missing out by not reading Trollope; moreover, I appreciate advice from you and others about where to begin any Trollope reading excursion. Perhaps I should be like Dorothy and the yellow-brick road: begin at the beginning. RTDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113953356514605424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-76078120613231651172017-07-23T20:15:38.372-04:002017-07-23T20:15:38.372-04:00Thanks Suko. I think that you would like Trollope....Thanks Suko. I think that you would like Trollope. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-32719254836094859092017-07-23T19:28:49.869-04:002017-07-23T19:28:49.869-04:00Excellent commentary! I will keep this book and se...Excellent commentary! I will keep this book and series in mind. I have yet to try a dollop of Trollope. :)Sukohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11893742747135555499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-37644176314752167902017-07-23T19:19:08.891-04:002017-07-23T19:19:08.891-04:00Hi and Mudpuddle James - Everyone can use a dollo...Hi and Mudpuddle James - Everyone can use a dollop of Trollope!Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-14859654311821368422017-07-23T18:43:16.407-04:002017-07-23T18:43:16.407-04:00tx James(i can't resist): dare i dabble in a ...tx James(i can't resist): dare i dabble in a dollop of Trollope? hahaha i'm so bad....Mudpuddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17194891656971454279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-52985425085714283762017-07-23T17:10:04.131-04:002017-07-23T17:10:04.131-04:00A fitting contribution to the Palliser series. I&#...A fitting contribution to the Palliser series. I'm overdue for a dose of Trollope (dare I say dollop?).Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561320676355168336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-38286855682509013092017-07-23T16:41:29.340-04:002017-07-23T16:41:29.340-04:00Thanks Mudpuddle. I would recommend that one start...Thanks Mudpuddle. I would recommend that one start at the beginning with Can You Forgive Her? Another alternative would be to start at The Eustace Diamonds. It works as a standalone and is excellent. It is a little different fro Trollope however. Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043273283783489008.post-89563306699351659922017-07-23T16:39:44.973-04:002017-07-23T16:39:44.973-04:00Thanks Fred.Thanks Fred.Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.com