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" This was not entirely satisfactory as an ending to the series. Three stars perhaps for the whole Palliser story. Don't you love the Duke? So flawed, yet so admirable. Trollope knew something of human nature. "
- Hazel, 2/18/2014
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" Trollope wrote a great many books during his lifetime, so it is not surprising some were a little mediocre. Unfortunately The Duke's Children is one of them. There is a shameless re-hashing of plots and characters, with just a little twist of each to keep him from completely plagiarizing himself. Having said that, however, I will persist with the book because even characters that pale in comparison with those in the earlier Palliser novels are interesting enough for me to follow to the end. "
- Sasha, 2/16/2014
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" The final in the Palliser series. "
- Flora, 2/15/2014
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" This was a hard slog. Having read the previous five books of the Palliser Novels, the final book was often repeating themes and storylines from the earlier books. Further, the development of the character of Plantagenet Palliser (the Duke) was painstaking, as he is very stubborn and unable to admit he is wrong, until it is proved to him - and then he will admit it, but feels wounded. Eventually, the story of the children becomes individual to them, and it was interesting enough to finish. On its own, I think this book would be great, but following the series, I couldn't sustain much interest. "
- Julianna, 2/11/2014
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" This is the sixth and final novel in the Trollope's Palliser series. The children of Plantagenet Palliser and Lady Glencora (Duke and Duchess of Omnium) are now entering into adulthood. That presents Trollope with familiar material: parents' concerns about children's marriages (usually resolved with the parent becoming reconciled to the child's choice) and difficulties between fathers and sons (complicated here by differing political alliances). "
- David, 1/30/2014
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" Sadly, this was the last of the Palliser novels. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the entire series and am struggling to find something else long and as enjoyable as this series has been. "
- Dona, 1/29/2014
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" This was a hard slog. Having read the previous five books of the Palliser Novels, the final book was often repeating themes and storylines from the earlier books. Further, the development of the character of Plantagenet Palliser (the Duke) was painstaking, as he is very stubborn and unable to admit he is wrong, until it is proved to him - and then he will admit it, but feels wounded. Eventually, the story of the children becomes individual to them, and it was interesting enough to finish. On its own, I think this book would be great, but following the series, I couldn't sustain much interest. "
- Julianna, 1/29/2014
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" This book brings and end for now to my Trollope obsession! "
- Ellen, 1/25/2014
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" The Duke of Omnium, in the wake of his wife's death, confronts two parental nightmares: A son who wishes to marry someone socially below him, and a daughter who wishes to marry a penniless suitor who will be living off her money. The Duke's ability to deal with these problems is complicated by his strong sense of class responsibility and privilege, and the fact that he has a somewhat distant relationship with both children. Although set in late nineteenth England, the themes are universal. As usual, Trollope excels in defining his characters. The reader can relate to all of them, and to their progress in working through their issues. The world of aristocratic England and the motivations thereof are perhaps hard for modern folk to comprehend, and it's a tribute to Trollope that he brings them to life and makes them credible. "
- Al, 1/14/2014
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" What will I do without the Pallisers everyday? Goodbye, Duke. What Trollope should I read next? I've read all of the Barsets and Pallisers. "
- Amy, 1/10/2014
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" Thanks for 5 or 6 years of fun with Pallisers and their friends. "
- Hayoun, 1/10/2014
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" The final in the Palliser series. "
- Flora, 1/8/2014
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" More of what we read Trollope for. "
- Becky, 1/5/2014
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" Seemed like a strange finish to the series, but I LOVED these books. "
- Julie, 1/2/2014
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" OK. But I prefer the Duke to his children "
- Mary, 12/19/2013
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" Great finish to the Palliser series. "
- Chad, 12/17/2013
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" The interactions between the Duke and Mrs. Finn make this book for me. "
- Kara, 12/17/2013
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" This is #6 in the Palliser Novels. "
- Maureen, 11/30/2013
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" Finally finished my Trollope marathon today. I started with The Warden in October last year and finished today with The Duke's Children. It was good but I am looking forward to some lighter reading! "
- Phyllida, 11/24/2013
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" Sigh...the last of the Palliser novels. What a long, satisfying read for those who love Victorian literature. "
- Tiffany, 11/15/2013
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" Least favorite, as Planty and Glencora fade. "
- Dana, 10/26/2013
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" Least favorite, as Planty and Glencora fade. "
- Dana, 9/27/2013
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" Sigh...the last of the Palliser novels. What a long, satisfying read for those who love Victorian literature. "
- Tiffany, 9/6/2013
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" The interactions between the Duke and Mrs. Finn make this book for me. "
- Kara, 7/29/2013
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" Certainly, this is a book well worth reading; you need loose ends tied up and all...but it feels slightly anticlimactic. "
- Jane, 2/26/2013
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" Reading these Palliser Novels out of order. This is the last. Oh well. Enjoyed it. "
- Ange, 1/20/2013
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" Very wonderful finish to Trollope's Palliser series. Wish I had time to review. I think Trollope was a master at character crafting. If a reader of this series wasn't totally in love with the Duke before this book, surely that reader will be by the end! Wonderful. "
- K., 1/13/2013
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" The last of the Palliser novels. Good, but my least favorite of the series. "
- Angie, 12/20/2012
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" A nice end to the series. "
- Stephen, 10/28/2012
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" Reading these Palliser Novels out of order. This is the last. Oh well. Enjoyed it. "
- Ange, 10/10/2012
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" Seemed like a strange finish to the series, but I LOVED these books. "
- Julie, 10/1/2012
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" This is #6 in the Palliser Novels. "
- Maureen, 9/30/2012
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" Thanks for 5 or 6 years of fun with Pallisers and their friends. "
- Hayoun, 4/11/2012
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" Very wonderful finish to Trollope's Palliser series. Wish I had time to review. I think Trollope was a master at character crafting. If a reader of this series wasn't totally in love with the Duke before this book, surely that reader will be by the end! Wonderful. "
- K., 3/29/2012
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" More of what we read Trollope for. "
- Becky, 1/14/2012
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" Certainly, this is a book well worth reading; you need loose ends tied up and all...but it feels slightly anticlimactic. "
- Jane, 12/21/2011
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" This was not entirely satisfactory as an ending to the series. Three stars perhaps for the whole Palliser story. Don't you love the Duke? So flawed, yet so admirable. Trollope knew something of human nature. "
- Hazel, 10/24/2011
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" What will I do without the Pallisers everyday? Goodbye, Duke. What Trollope should I read next? I've read all of the Barsets and Pallisers. "
- Amy, 10/2/2011
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" This book brings and end for now to my Trollope obsession! "
- Ellen, 9/10/2011
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" Great finish to the Palliser series. "
- Chad, 7/25/2011
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" Seemed like a strange finish to the series, but I LOVED these books.
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- Julie, 11/30/2010
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" More of what we read Trollope for.
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- Becky, 3/20/2010
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" Sigh...the last of the Palliser novels. What a long, satisfying read for those who love Victorian literature.
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- Tiffany, 12/3/2009
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" This is #6 in the Palliser Novels.
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- Maureen, 7/30/2008
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