The Coquette by Hannah Webster Foster, Cathy N. Davidson

169 pages first pub 1797 (editions)

fiction classics reflective fast-paced
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The Coquette tells the much-publicized story of the seduction and death of Elizabeth Whitman, a poet from Hartford, Connecticut.Written as a series of letters--between the heroine and her friends and lovers--it describes her long, tortuous courtsh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 114 reviews

Moods

reflective 55%
sad 55%
lighthearted 33%
adventurous 22%
emotional 22%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
funny 11%
mysterious 11%
tense 11%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 22%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | No: 22%

Average rating

3.23

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