Status Updates From The Warden

I so admire Rev. Harding! He is meek when it comes to things that don’t ultimately matter very much, is kind and caring to the down-and-out, and acts promptly and with conviction, according to the dictates of his conscience.

Chapter 16

“What on earth could be more luxurious than a sofa, a book, and a cup of coffee?” 💯💯💯

Poor Mr. Harding, having to while away his day in London completely alone, and fearing at any moment to run into the very person he’s trying to avoid!

Chapter 15

“Ridicule is found to be more convincing than argument, imaginary agonies touch more than true sorrows, and monthly novels convince, when learned quartos fail to do so.”

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A biting satire of the accountability-less nature of the press/media, which is as relevant as ever today!

Finished last half on audio...Simon Vance is the GOAT!

I just don’t know whether to use a 😭 or 😡 at this point! Poor Rev. Harding!

“But we will take the music, my dear.” 💔

“One may work and not for thanks, but yet feel hurt at not receiving them…one may be disinterested in one’s good actions, and yet feel discontented that they are not recognized.” 💯

Trollope is SO insightful and perceptive of the depths of human nature!

Reading ahead of my group since this is a reread.