Phineas Finn: The Irish Member Audiobook

" Part of the Palliser novels and I loved all six. "

" I will complete the Palliser series! "

" The Irish member, indeed. Phineas is a yummy literary heartthrob with all the sex appeal of Mr. Darcy, but none of the snobbery. "

" I have previously enjoyed other Anthony Trollope novels, but this one really challenged me. It concerns a young Irishman who secures a place in Parliament, and the adventures that happen to him, involving various Lords, Ladies, duels and broken romances. There is entirely too much of Trollope's political theories involved to make it much of an entertainment to read. The plot takes a back seat to the political machinations, most of which I did not fully understand. I'm not sure why I even finished this book, but it did get a little more interesting towards the end. I think I would recommend other Trollope novels before this one. "

" I skipped over initially thinking it would be too political but it gets to the crux of that question: do we live for money or love. Trollope's answer is very clear and he punishes those who marry for money and status "

" The more I read of Trollope the more I realize how deeply feminist an author he is. "

" Complex, intelligent and I loved it. I'll get around to writing a proper review eventually! But recommended "

" Better than Dickens! Really enjoyable characters with a storyline that keeps you reading on. On top of this, Trollope truly is a state of the nation writer who draws the reader into an atmospheric 1860s England. "

" Kathie has this one. "

" I'm not a fan of politics but this treated the subject quite lightly and not overly cynically. I loved Madame Max - her dilemma whether to do what the world would see as a great step up in life or whether to do what she herself valued is beautifully captured. "

" I skipped over initially thinking it would be too political but it gets to the crux of that question: do we live for money or love. Trollope's answer is very clear and he punishes those who marry for money and status "

" I will complete the Palliser series! "

" Steeped in British politics, and a study in the lives of women of various strata. "

" Being in Trollope's wry company for 700 pages is a very good thing! I very much enjoyed the gentle satire of our central character's rise in London. Funny, wise, and very entertaining. "

" An amiable 19th century mix of political drama and love story "

" The Irish member, indeed. Phineas is a yummy literary heartthrob with all the sex appeal of Mr. Darcy, but none of the snobbery. "

" Despite the length and the main topic/action in the novel, Trollope engages one not only in the characters lives but also in the political melee of Parliament. "

" Another great read, but I wish that it had more of the characters from the first book in the series. "

" This is probably my favorite book. It is well written. The story is well thought and timeless. "

" I found that even from the start I was reading just to find the Pallisers. Phineas seemed unreal, his fortune the only fleshed out aspect of his character. I want more politicking, and not about who will marry whom. "

" This is book #2 in the Palliser series. "

" I preferred the personal aspects of the story to points where the pace was slowed by government commentary. I wish my edition contained footnotes to help me understand and appreciate the allusions and references that were made. "

" Essentially a 1000 page"fictional" book centered around the Parliamentary process. "

" Phineas is like so many Irish guys. Really pleasing novel. "

" Poor Phineas! "

" I think this is a better novel than Can You Forgive Her?, but Alice Vavasor is still the one for me. "

" Second in the Palliser series. Loved it. "

" Despite the length and the main topic/action in the novel, Trollope engages one not only in the characters lives but also in the political melee of Parliament. "

" Better than Dickens! Really enjoyable characters with a storyline that keeps you reading on. On top of this, Trollope truly is a state of the nation writer who draws the reader into an atmospheric 1860s England. "

" Kathie has this one. "

" More of A. Trollop's world of old England. His beautifully drawn characters bring the time to life. They are always flawed, but have their strengths. "

" Poor Phineas! "

" Phineas Finn is my favorite Palliser series character. "

" The Irish member, indeed. Phineas is a yummy literary heartthrob with all the sex appeal of Mr. Darcy, but none of the snobbery. "

" The Irish member, indeed. Phineas is a yummy literary heartthrob with all the sex appeal of Mr. Darcy, but none of the snobbery. "

" The best of the bunch but almost all of his books are pure escapism and joy. "

" The best of the bunch but almost all of his books are pure escapism and joy. "

" Second in the Palliser series. Loved it. "

" Second in the Palliser series. Loved it. "

" Reading online at lunch... About halfway through...Finn one of my all-time favorite characters of Victorian England! Sad to read the last page, but Phineas' story continues in the next volume! "

" Reading online at lunch... About halfway through...Finn one of my all-time favorite characters of Victorian England! Sad to read the last page, but Phineas' story continues in the next volume! "

" I found that even from the start I was reading just to find the Pallisers. Phineas seemed unreal, his fortune the only fleshed out aspect of his character. I want more politicking, and not about who will marry whom. "

" I found that even from the start I was reading just to find the Pallisers. Phineas seemed unreal, his fortune the only fleshed out aspect of his character. I want more politicking, and not about who will marry whom. "

" The more I read of Trollope the more I realize how deeply feminist an author he is. "

" The more I read of Trollope the more I realize how deeply feminist an author he is. "