Cecilia by Frances Burney

Cecilia

Frances Burney

606 pages first pub 1782 (editions)

fiction classics historical romance challenging slow-paced
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Cecilia, subtitled Memoirs of an Heiress, is the second novel by English author Frances Burney, set in 1779 and published in 1782. The novel, about the trials and tribulations of a young upper class woman who must negotiate London society for the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 38 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
reflective 57%
challenging 42%
mysterious 42%
adventurous 28%
inspiring 28%
lighthearted 28%
tense 28%
funny 14%
hopeful 14%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 20% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 71% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.67

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