Clarissa ; Or, The History of a Young Lady by Angus Ross, Samuel Richardson

Clarissa ; Or, The History of a Young Lady

Angus Ross, Samuel Richardson

532 pages • first pub 1748 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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One of the first great British novels, Samuel Richardson's classic tale became a legend to his own age and remains so today. Defying her parents' desire for her to marry a loathsome man for his wealth, the virtuous Clarissa escapes into the danger...

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Community Reviews Summary of 413 reviews

Moods

dark 56%
emotional 56%
reflective 52%
challenging 48%
sad 36%
tense 36%
funny 8%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 8%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
mysterious 4%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 31% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.13

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