Belinda by Maria Edgeworth

Belinda

Maria Edgeworth with Kathryn J. Kirkpatrick (Contributor)

544 pages • first pub 1801 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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The lively comedy of this novel in which a young woman comes of age amid the distractions and temptations of London high society belies the challenges it poses to the conventions of courtship, the dependence of women, and the limitations of domest...

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Community Reviews Summary of 326 reviews

Moods

funny 72%
emotional 44%
lighthearted 40%
reflective 40%
challenging 24%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 20%
relaxing 16%
adventurous 12%
informative 12%
tense 12%
inspiring 8%
sad 4%

Pace

slow 84%
medium 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.56

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