Lady Susan by Jane Austen

Lady Susan

Jane Austen

64 pages first pub 1871 (editions)

fiction classics lighthearted medium-paced
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Beautiful, flirtatious, and recently widowed, Lady Susan Vernon seeks a new and advantageous marriage for herself, and at the same time attempts to push her daughter into marriage with a man she detests. Through a series of crafty maneuvers, she f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,014 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 73%
funny 69%
relaxing 17%
reflective 13%
emotional 11%
tense 5%
challenging 4%
adventurous 3%
dark 2%
hopeful 2%
mysterious 2%
informative 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 35%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 31% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.65

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