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Evelina, Or, the History of a Young Lady's Entrance Into the World: Authoritative Text, Contexts and Contemporary Reactions, Criticism by Frances Burney

2 reviews

reclusivebookslug's review against another edition

4.75

emotional reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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In subject and tone, this reads like the perfect combination of Jane Austen and Charlotte Brontë. Although it was written before either of these two other authors was published, Evelina seems to keep more modern sensibilities, judging by the ease with which I read it, the frequency with which I was delighted by it, and the relative infrequency whereby I was alarmed by the promotion of archaic values or customs. To be fair, this may also be due to my growing comfort with reading older texts, since it has been a while since I last read Austen or Brontë, whom I can't help but compare Burney to. I will definitely be seeking out more of her work.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Gaslighting, Classism

Minor: Animal cruelty, Xenophobia, Death of parent

The actions/attitudes indicated in the content warnings are not attributed to or condoned by the protagonists.

shiveryteacup's review against another edition

4.75

emotional hopeful inspiring tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Death of parent