134 reviews for:

Belinda

Maria Edgeworth

3.59 AVERAGE

cphenly's review

2.0

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Maria Edgeworth is purported to be one of Jane Austen's favorite writers, but if this novel is indicative of typical Edgeworth, Austen's own work is VASTLY superior. This book is a fairly typical early 19th century romance, but it is packed full of every dramatic event the author could dream up. Over the top. And too long. And a heroine who is really not believable, so pure of heart is she. Didn't make me want to read any additional Edgeworth offerings.

eliza_applecider's review against another edition

3.25

challenging emotional funny lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying, Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness, Gun violence, Violence

alice_horoshev's review

2.75

adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced

victorianabigail's review

4.0

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A very enjoyable read! This book is full of weird events (cross-dressing duels! major plot points revolving around parrots!) and is written in a very lively and entertaining style, with witty dialogue. A lot of interesting thoughts on gender, genre, and friendship.

srebeka's review against another edition

5.0

lighthearted slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

katiejlumsden's review

4.0

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A really fascinating read. I love how self-aware Maria Edgeworth is, and I thought the characterisation here was great, though I’m not sure how I feel about the ending.

jaxangell's review

4.0

emotional tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

zzecchin's review against another edition

4.0

lighthearted medium-paced

busyisi's review

4.0

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Midway between Burney’s Camilla and Austin’s Pride and Prejudice. Very intriguing and interesting both for pleasure and literature.

lilahs_literacy_corner's review

4.0

challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No