The Forsyte Saga
The Forsyte Saga
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
London, England • 1880s-1920s
1999
Adult
18+ years
990L
Super Short Summary
The Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy follows the lives of the Forsyte family, capturing their complexities during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The saga explores themes of wealth, social change, and personal relationships, beginning with The Man of Property and continuing through In Chancery and To Let.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Nostalgic
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy is lauded for its in-depth exploration of upper-middle-class British life, offering rich character development and social commentary. However, its dense prose and complex family dynamics may challenge some readers. Overall, the trilogy remains a poignant reflection on societal changes and personal struggles within a family legacy.
Who Should Read The Forsyte Saga?
Readers who enjoy The Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy typically appreciate family sagas with rich character development, social commentary, and historical settings, similar to War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy or Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. They are interested in exploring themes of wealth, class, and change in early 20th-century England.
20,676 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
872
Novel • Fiction
London, England • 1880s-1920s
1999
Adult
18+ years
990L
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