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3.21 AVERAGE
3.21 AVERAGE
This one was less excruciatingly dull than Robinson Crusoe, but it still wasn't really all that compelling. Everything was presented so clinically, with so little actual emotion that it was hard to really get into it. Moll's story is one that should be entertaining. There's sex, many overlapping romances (and marriages), scandal, thievery, danger, you name it. And yet somehow, Defoe manages to make it not remotely exciting. I guess something at least sort of worked for me, though, because when she eventually settled with one of the men from her past, I was pretty happy with it, because inexplicably, he was totally my favourite.
Had to read for school, DNF, only read what I absolutely had to for class. Might pick back up later, but we'll see.
Words cannot express how happy I am I'm finally able to throw this book aside to never pick it up again. Nothing of this novel worked for me, starting with the odd writing style. It was painful and more often than not I had to put it down because it was giving me headaches. The narrator, Moll, didn't work to help the story either. Moll Flanders was a torture and I don't care why it is still studied today. My feelings won't change.
I know it sounds crazy, but this book is hilarious.
Booooooooring, but slightly redeemed by the hilariously ridiculous situations the protagonist finds herself in. Gotta love a bit of accidental incest...
This is the last novel written by Daniel Defoe.
It tells the story of Roxana, former know as Mlle Beleau, who have to choose between being a burglar or a rich courtesan since she has five children on her own and her loyal servant Amy.
Once she made her choice, she embarks in a life with several protectors in different countries: England, France and Holland.
I must confess this was not an easy reading since the main character is the narrator of her own story. Moreover, it is written in old English fashion with too many words capitalized. However, one has to take into account that this book was written in 1724.
It tells the story of Roxana, former know as Mlle Beleau, who have to choose between being a burglar or a rich courtesan since she has five children on her own and her loyal servant Amy.
Once she made her choice, she embarks in a life with several protectors in different countries: England, France and Holland.
I must confess this was not an easy reading since the main character is the narrator of her own story. Moreover, it is written in old English fashion with too many words capitalized. However, one has to take into account that this book was written in 1724.
From Wiki:
The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders Who was born in Newgate, and during a life of continu'd Variety for Threescore Years, besides her Childhood, was Twelve Years a Whore, five times a Wife (whereof once to her brother) Twelve Years a Thief, Eight Years a Transported Felon in Virginia, at last grew Rich, liv'd Honest and died a Penitent (commonly known simply as Moll Flanders) is a novel by Daniel Defoe, first published in 1722. It purports to be the true account of the life of the eponymous Moll, detailing her exploits from birth until old age.
The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders Who was born in Newgate, and during a life of continu'd Variety for Threescore Years, besides her Childhood, was Twelve Years a Whore, five times a Wife (whereof once to her brother) Twelve Years a Thief, Eight Years a Transported Felon in Virginia, at last grew Rich, liv'd Honest and died a Penitent (commonly known simply as Moll Flanders) is a novel by Daniel Defoe, first published in 1722. It purports to be the true account of the life of the eponymous Moll, detailing her exploits from birth until old age.
This is at least the second time I've read this novel and it was just as engaging the second time as it was the first time round. The language can be some what laborious in places, but it is really a book worth paying attention to and has a plot that would have any modern TV 'drama' looking pale in comparison. The main protagonist Moll is both self sufficient and some what manipulative with the truth but Defoe draws her so well that you can't help having a lingering affection for her despite her wayward and occasionally outrageous behaviour.
One of my favourite books that is written in the style of the period but has substantial character development, a gripping plot and a warmth that carries you through the narrative and leaves you firmly hoping for a happy ending for Moll.
One of my favourite books that is written in the style of the period but has substantial character development, a gripping plot and a warmth that carries you through the narrative and leaves you firmly hoping for a happy ending for Moll.
I don't think I'll enjoy this because of the way it's written.
re-read for my state examination, thought it to be better than the first time around