The Coquette by Hannah W. Foster

The Coquette

Hannah W. Foster

187 pages 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 294 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
reflective 63%
sad 54%
challenging 27%
dark 18%
informative 18%
adventurous 9%
funny 9%
mysterious 9%
tense 9%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 28%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 30% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.3

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