Evelina: Or the History of a Young Lady's Entrance Into the World by Frances Burney

Evelina: Or the History of a Young Lady's Entrance Into the World

Frances Burney

560 pages • first pub 1778 (editions)

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 morti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,661 reviews

Moods

funny 77%
lighthearted 66%
emotional 36%
adventurous 18%
hopeful 16%
reflective 16%
challenging 15%
relaxing 12%
tense 6%
informative 4%
mysterious 4%
dark 3%
inspiring 3%
sad 1%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 30%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | 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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