Belinda by Maria Edgeworth, Kathryn J. Kirkpatrick

544 pages first pub 1801 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The lively comedy of this novel in which a young woman comes of age amid the distractions and temptations of London high society belies the challenges it poses to the conventions of courtship, the dependence of women, and the limitations of domest...

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Community Reviews Summary of 111 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
emotional 50%
hopeful 50%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.68

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