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the_freya's review against another edition
4.0
To sum up Helen: it is a novel about lies. The 1st half was more a study of manners. The 2nd focuses on the drama caused by the lies as they become more and more complex. The characters, in particular the side characters, were brilliantly written. You could easily like them or easily hate them.
emmamolyneux's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
balancinghistorybooks's review against another edition
3.0
One which I will probably come back to. I was very much enjoying this - and in my opinion, it is better than Austen - but it is so incredibly long. I think it will be a good idea to read one of Edgeworth's smaller books first to see if I continue to enjoy her style and plot. If I am satisfied, I will embark upon the good ship Helen once more.
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