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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
5 reviews
challenging
slow-paced
There is an interesting story in here, but a solid 90% of the content is just the main character being annoyed by other people's rudeness or sexually harrassed due to her great beauty.
Have you ever read Candide? Evelina is basically Candide, but longer and more genteel. Even after the main plot concludes, you still have to endure 10 more pages of rudeness and annoying side characters.
Have you ever read Candide? Evelina is basically Candide, but longer and more genteel. Even after the main plot concludes, you still have to endure 10 more pages of rudeness and annoying side characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexism, Suicide attempt
The horrible people are too horrible for me to laugh at, and it is *relentless*. I need a breather, Miss Burney!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Violence
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book could be viewed as a precursor to Austen.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Suicide, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Classism
Minor: Incest
adventurous
emotional
funny
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:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Sexual harassment
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Captain Mirvan is such a vile character and his actions and the response to them are so unsatisfying to read. I wish those parts were omitted because they serve almost no narrative purpose and are very distasteful. It was funny but then it escalated too many times... Will no one stop this man?! Truly it ruined the enjoyment of this book. I mean there are other despicable characters but they are interesting to read and serve the story. Overall, I loved the book, I got what I expect from a good 18th century coming of age novel. I really liked the romance in this book, too
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Xenophobia, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Gaslighting
Minor: Ableism, Body shaming, Death of parent, Abandonment