The Warden

By: Anthony Trollope

Narrated by: Nigel Hawthorne

Set in the world of the Victorian professional and landed classes, the story centres on Mr Harding, a clergyman of great personal integrity who is nevertheless in possession of an income from a charity far in excess of the sum devoted to it.©2008 BBC Audiobooks Ltd (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

Elegant prose and fine reader

I had never read Trollope before and was delighted with his wonderful prose, a pinnacle of a great century of stylized English. Hawthorne is also an animated and wonderful performer. I strongly recommend this volume to readers who love high style.

Old English story

If you like old English literature and stories, you probably would appreciate this book. Personally I found it tedious. The print on the copy I got was too small so instead I listened to it on Audible. The English accent voice made it tolerable but I still found it wearing.

Not the best of the Barchester series.

What did you like best about The Warden? What did you like least?

Trollope is wonderful. The characters at the center of this story aren't particularly interesting, however.

Would you recommend The Warden to your friends? Why or why not?

I would recommend The Warden to anyone who likes Trollope. Despite certain weaknesses, as the first book in the Barchester chronicles, it is worth reading. The later books in this series are more interesting. Don't give up on the series as a whole, if you don't find The Warden to be particularly compelling.

The Best

Without doubt, an outstanding narration of an outstanding book! It could hardly be any better! Mr. Hawthorne's narration is perfect for the book's story and style. I didn't want it to end! Highly recommended!

a delight

A charming story--witty and insightful. Beautifully read as well. This novel is a perfect introduction to Trollop's works and to the world of Barchester.