fiction classics literary romance funny lighthearted slow-paced

455 pages | first published 1778

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Frances Burney's first and most enduringly popular novel is a vivid, satirical, and seductive account of the pleasures and dangers of fashionable life in late eighteenth-century London. As she describes her heroine's entry into society, womanhood ...
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Summary of 1056 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
lighthearted 60%
emotional 35%
hopeful 20%
adventurous 17%
reflective 16%
relaxing 14%
challenging 13%
tense 10%
dark 4%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
sad 2%

Pace

slow 67%
medium 28%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.65

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