The Coquette by Hannah W. Foster

The Coquette

Hannah W. Foster

6 hours, 32 minutes first pub 1797 (editions) user-added

fiction classics reflective medium-paced

Description

The Coquette tells the much-publicized story of the seduction and death of Elizabeth Whitman, a poet from Hartford, Connecticut. Written as a series of letters--between the heroine and her friends and lovers--it describes her long, tortuous courts...

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Community Reviews Summary of 359 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
sad 68%
reflective 47%
dark 36%
challenging 21%
informative 15%
tense 15%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 10%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 27%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 31%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.32

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