Evelina by Frances Burney

Evelina

Frances Burney

378 pages first pub 1778 (editions) user-added

fiction classics literary romance funny lighthearted slow-paced
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Leaving the secluded home of her guardian for the first time, beautiful Evelina Anville is captivated by her new surroundings in London’s beau monde—and in particular by the handsome, chivalrous Lord Orville. But her enjoyment soon turns to mortif...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,682 reviews

Moods

funny 77%
lighthearted 66%
emotional 36%
adventurous 17%
reflective 17%
hopeful 16%
challenging 14%
relaxing 11%
tense 6%
dark 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
sad 1%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 31%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.68

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