Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe

Moll Flanders

Daniel Defoe

158 pages first pub 1722 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Moll Flanders is a novel by Daniel Defoe, first published in 1722. Moll Flanders supports to be the true account of the life of the eponymous Moll, detailing her exploits from birth until old age. By 1721, Defoe had become a recognised novelist, w...

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Moods

adventurous 54%
reflective 52%
challenging 44%
funny 29%
dark 23%
emotional 18%
sad 15%
tense 12%
informative 9%
lighthearted 6%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 34%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 38% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 38% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.18

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