Pamela by Samuel Richardson

Pamela

Samuel Richardson

592 pages • first pub 1740 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance challenging slow-paced
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The Penguin English Library Edition of Pamela by Samuel Richards 'O the deceitfulness of the heart of man! This John, whom I took to be the honestest of men ... this very fellow was all the while a vile hypocrite, and a perfidious wretch, and help...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,336 reviews

Moods

challenging 56%
reflective 45%
tense 33%
emotional 25%
dark 23%
sad 17%
informative 7%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 91%
medium 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 32% | Yes: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4%

Average rating

2.39

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