Evelina by Audrey Bilger, Frances Burney

480 pages first pub 1778 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance funny lighthearted slow-paced
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A work by turns hilarious and grim, Evelina tells the story of a young woman’s education in the ways of the world, vividly rendering life in eighteenth-century England. Raised by a pastor after her mother died and her father abandoned her, Evelina...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,669 reviews

Moods

funny 77%
lighthearted 66%
emotional 37%
adventurous 18%
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: 49% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 17%

Average rating

3.68

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