The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe

The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders

Daniel Defoe

376 pages first pub 1722 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging informative slow-paced

Description

In seventeenth-century London a woman survives by whoring and thieving, determined to gain - by any means - a secure place in society.Moll Flanders, born and abandoned in Newgate prison, is forced to make her own way in life. She applies herself w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14 reviews

Moods

adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
funny 50%
hopeful 50%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.11

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