dark emotional sad tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Had to read this one for class - really wish I hadn't. I don't think I got anything out of it except for the fact that I could finish a 1,500 page novel. Go me!

and_cats's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 50%

Bad for my mental health :(
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artisticonny's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 4%

Waiting to get that physical copy
adventurous emotional mysterious 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: Complicated

Interesting study of characters, but I still think is way too long. Maybe is because English is not my mother tongue, but I found myself distracted at a times. I'd have loved if this book had attracted me, but I'm afraid it wasn't the case, though I feel sorry for Clarissa and her immense innocence.
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jenly's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 3%

I started reading this as part of a challenge to read it over the year but honestly, this book is boring as hell. 

Finished! One of the longest works of fiction in the English language, all written in the form of letters. But it’s well worth your time.
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readingduckling's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 27%

I started reading this book, because of booktok. I thought it sounded really interesting to read, and I still think if you are in the right headspace and stable mental health wise you should try to read it. 
But as someone with depression and anxiety it's not the best book. It made me experience panic attacks and made my overall mental health worse when I read the book. 
Maybe I'll revisit this book when my mental health gets better. 

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timhering's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 2%

Not feeling it right now. May try again in the future.