Fanny Hill: Or, Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure by John Cleland

Fanny Hill: Or, Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure

John Cleland

240 pages first pub 1748 (editions)

fiction classics erotica reflective slow-paced
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Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure, commonly known as Fanny Hill, has been shrouded in mystery and controversy since John Cleland completed it in 1749. The Bishop of London called the work 'an open insult upon Religion and good manners' and James Bosw...

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Moods

adventurous 37%
funny 34%
reflective 32%
lighthearted 27%
challenging 25%
emotional 18%
dark 16%
informative 13%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 32%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | Plot: 29% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%

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2.94

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