Belinda by Maria Edgeworth

Belinda

Maria Edgeworth

434 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 273 reviews

Moods

funny 78%
emotional 42%
lighthearted 35%
reflective 35%
mysterious 28%
challenging 21%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
tense 14%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.56

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