roars's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
blakerparker's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
angeldominiquee's review against another edition
3.0
For the time period this book was written in — it was a brilliant cautionary tale, and is clear as to why it is such a bestseller within US history.
The theme of seduction and betrayal is very prevalent throughout this story, and serves as a reminder of how dark women’s history truly was, and still is in modern day.
The theme of seduction and betrayal is very prevalent throughout this story, and serves as a reminder of how dark women’s history truly was, and still is in modern day.
sirhe's review against another edition
4.0
"A soldier has no business to think of a wife till his rank is such as to place him above fear of bringing into the world a train of innocents" p.31
wayfaring_witch's review against another edition
3.0
Evaluating this book is difficult because you have to take in account that it was written in 1790. Part of its appeal is that it was written then and a best seller, but it also means its written in a style I am not used to. Its almost interesting seeing how language changes overtime as well!
In the end, I decided to give it three stars. The book is a bit over dramatic but oddly enough I was drawn to its story line. The narrator interjects its opinions, though the narrator told me I'd cry and I didn't. It was something I am glad I read.
Recommended for romance novel fans or history buffs who are curious about what was popular during the Revolutionary era.
In the end, I decided to give it three stars. The book is a bit over dramatic but oddly enough I was drawn to its story line. The narrator interjects its opinions, though the narrator told me I'd cry and I didn't. It was something I am glad I read.
Recommended for romance novel fans or history buffs who are curious about what was popular during the Revolutionary era.
caitlingb's review against another edition
1.0
I read this for a college lit. course called Saints and Sinners.
supermuffin's review against another edition
2.0
2.5
Montraville was a bitch?!?! And literally suffered no consequences for what he did. Belcour as well, literally just got to die and get out of any punishment.
Montraville was a bitch?!?! And literally suffered no consequences for what he did. Belcour as well, literally just got to die and get out of any punishment.
prosenotbros's review against another edition
3.0
The OG seduction tale that outsold the Bible when it was first published. Goes to show how salacious tales will always trump the competition!
kongart's review against another edition
1.0
I realize that this is a product of its time. I am also a product of my time, and this book was terrible.