The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Henry Fielding

The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling

Henry Fielding

975 pages first pub 1749 (editions)

fiction classics funny slow-paced
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A foundling of mysterious parentage brought up by Mr. Allworthy on his country estate, Tom Jones is deeply in love with the seemingly unattainable Sophia Western, the beautiful daughter of the neighboring squire--though he sometimes succumbs to th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 920 reviews

Moods

funny 83%
lighthearted 75%
adventurous 70%
hopeful 25%
challenging 20%
emotional 16%
reflective 16%
tense 12%
informative 8%
sad 8%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%

Pace

slow 67%
medium 25%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.57

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