Humphry Clinker by Tobias Smollett

Humphry Clinker

Tobias Smollett

423 pages first pub 1771 (editions)

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Smollett's savage, boisterously funny lambasting of eighteenth-century British society charts the unfortunate journey of the gout-ridden and irascible squire Matthew Bramble accross Britain, who finds himself everywhere surrounded by decadents, pi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 212 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 83%
lighthearted 83%
reflective 33%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
relaxing 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 25% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.14

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