Pamela: Or, Virtue Rewarded by Margaret Doody, Samuel Richardson

Pamela: Or, Virtue Rewarded

Margaret Doody, Samuel Richardson

544 pages • first pub 1740 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance challenging slow-paced

Description

Fifteen-year-old Pamela Andrews, alone in the world, is pursued by her dead mistress's son. Although she is attracted to Mr B, she holds out against his demands, determined to protect her virginity and abide by her moral standards.Psychlologically...

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Community Reviews Summary of 916 reviews

Moods

challenging 58%
reflective 34%
emotional 31%
tense 31%
dark 17%
sad 13%
adventurous 6%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 93%
medium 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 32% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%

Average rating

2.35

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