Old Goriot (1835) by Marion Ayton Crawford
Classic novel with well-developed characters and helpful footnotes for modern readers. Readers note its relevance to society and appreciate the character depth, while views on satire are mixed
Highlights
- character-driven narrative
- annotated for clarity
- societal relevance
Pros
- well-developed characters
- helpful footnotes for modern readers
- relevance to society
- captures classic content
Cons
- satire receives mixed reactions