Palliser Novels (Audio): Phineas Finn: The Irish Member (Audiobook)

from japaul22

This is the second book in Trollope's Palliser series and it follow Phineas Finn's entrance into adulthood and simultaneously into politics. There is quite a bit of 1860s British politics, but though I was afraid that would become a bit of a slog, it was all fairly clearly explained and added to ...

from hemlokgang

Audiobook..........In the big picture of literature I have read, "Phineas Finn" is probably more of a three star read, but I really like Trollope's ability to create characters who struggle with moral dilemmas and then lets the reader watch them mature over time. In this case, our "dear Finn", st...

from BonnieJune54

Finn has more than his fair share of looks and charm but he is neither terribly good nor a complete rake. I found that refreshing. I found the political maneuvering interesting. I also liked how a marriage that seemed like a good idea could slowly and quietly become intolerable. .

from Kristelh

a story of politics. It deals with British parliament. Phineas Finn is a young Irish man, trained as a barrister, decides to bypass working in his career of training and go directly to politics though he lacks the money to support himself. Finn is a good looking man and generally likable though n...

from jmoncton

Phineas Finn is a middle class young Irish man who aspires to greatness in the British government. But as we all know, getting elected takes a bankroll and Phineas' modest background is not enough. But as a handsome man with significant charm, he looks to marry a rich woman so he can rise in the ...