A review by kiddisafailure
An Apology for the Life of Mrs. Shamela Andrews by Henry Fielding

challenging informative reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

As a response to Richardson's Pamela, I can definitely appreciate what Feilding does to poke at material. I think him satirizing many of the events that happen in Pamela and playing not only the virtue of the character of Shamela, but also honesty. After reading the entirety of Pamela you will definitely feel validated in your complaints and it is fun to see the book laughed at. My only problem is still the material. I do not really like what the text means to present of itself and I find the characters, while entertaining, still not worth investing in. It is a product of its time after all.