Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe

Moll Flanders

Daniel Defoe

339 pages first pub 1722 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The Fortunes & Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders (aka Moll Flanders) is a novel by Daniel Defoe, first published in 1722. It purports to be the true account of the life of the eponymous Moll, detailing her exploits from birth until old a...

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Moods

adventurous 54%
reflective 52%
challenging 44%
funny 28%
dark 22%
emotional 18%
sad 15%
tense 12%
informative 10%
lighthearted 7%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 34%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 38% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 38% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.18

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