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miraswan 's review for:
The Coquette
by Hannah W. Foster
This was intense to read. At times, it's difficult if you don't read a lot from this time period, but for the most part, the writing flows nicely. The story itself was enjoyable once I gave up on the intro and transitioned into the letters themselves. There's a lot going on in this that I can't really put into words! So much about society and women, so much friendship, so much... well everything. I couldn't see myself reading this again, but I don't regret finishing it.
I will warn whoever is reading this that you shouldn't expect a happy ending. This is fairly clear from reading even the intro or the cover, but it still warrants a comment. So much of this book reads as a warning and a commentary about virtues and reputation. I hoped while reading it that something else would happen-it was impossible to avert my eyes from what did occur.
And to all the reviews or people comparing it to other historical stories, it was pretty clear where this story was going. Particularly since it's based off a true story. I don't think it was intended to be something witty or entertaining. It's thoughtful; it examines and shines a light on the expectations of people in this time period, particularly middle-class women. There's also limitations to this type of form simply because the story is fold through letters of people with distinctly different wants, fears, questions, etc.
I will warn whoever is reading this that you shouldn't expect a happy ending. This is fairly clear from reading even the intro or the cover, but it still warrants a comment. So much of this book reads as a warning and a commentary about virtues and reputation. I hoped while reading it that something else would happen-it was impossible to avert my eyes from what did occur.
And to all the reviews or people comparing it to other historical stories, it was pretty clear where this story was going. Particularly since it's based off a true story. I don't think it was intended to be something witty or entertaining. It's thoughtful; it examines and shines a light on the expectations of people in this time period, particularly middle-class women. There's also limitations to this type of form simply because the story is fold through letters of people with distinctly different wants, fears, questions, etc.