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bookcaseofdoom's review against another edition
3.0
I feel like I could write a dissertation on this.
losevaliza's review against another edition
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse
elegyeldritch's review
3.0
I think this book gets a bad rep. If I could, I'd give it a 3.5. Okay I was forced to read this book for school, okay it does drag on at points, but overall it is a really entertaining and hilarious read!
Pamela's retelling of her close encounters with the devilish Mr. B never failed to make me smile. Richardson has Pamela portray herself as the most virtuous of them all, but I couldn't help but feel it was a construction to reassure her parents so that she could stay and complete her scheme. Pamela knew exactly what she was doing, and it worked! Kudos Pamela, for working within a system that unsuccessfully tried to render you powerless. She uses Mr. B's debauchery against him, and makes the most of it in the end.
Pamela's retelling of her close encounters with the devilish Mr. B never failed to make me smile. Richardson has Pamela portray herself as the most virtuous of them all, but I couldn't help but feel it was a construction to reassure her parents so that she could stay and complete her scheme. Pamela knew exactly what she was doing, and it worked! Kudos Pamela, for working within a system that unsuccessfully tried to render you powerless. She uses Mr. B's debauchery against him, and makes the most of it in the end.
llamadolly's review against another edition
Pamela: Or, Virtue Rewarded (Penguin Classics) by Samuel Richardson (1981)
allieoakesreads's review against another edition
3.0
Did I like it? No. Did I hate it? No. Did I want to pull my hair out at many different times? Yes. Was it helpful to read again for my honours thesis? Yes. Do I regret it? Maybe.
claireclimbstrees's review
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Rape and Antisemitism
bookmarkhoarder's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
tense
slow-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
2.0
shelbeweaver's review
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Pamela is a thought-provoking and introspective read that explores themes of morality, sexuality, and power dynamics, set in a slow-paced, richly comic, and lively atmosphere. Following Pamela as she navigates life as a pure young woman trying to protect her virginity.