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kmhst25's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
1.0
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 and Suicide attempt
serotiny11's review against another edition
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, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Violence
claireclimbstrees's review against another edition
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
4.0
This book could be viewed as a precursor to Austen.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Suicide, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Minor: Incest
aqtbenz's review against another edition
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Sexual harassment
lidia7's review against another edition
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's 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, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Gaslighting
Minor: Ableism, Body shaming, Death of parent, and Abandonment