'The Cathedral' by Hugh Walpole is a novel that goes deep into the lives of the officials and townspeople of Polchester, where the magnificent Cathedral stands. As the community prepares to appoint a new rector, societal and generational conflicts arise, revealing the complex web of human machinations. The story is woven together with a broad brush, yet the numerous characters are not shallow or cliché. Through their struggles and triumphs, the novel conveys a powerful message about pride and the consequences of neglecting one's personal life.
