The Expedition of Humphry Clinker by Tobias Smollett

The Expedition of Humphry Clinker

Tobias Smollett

375 pages first pub 1771 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous funny slow-paced
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William Thackeray called it "the most laughable story that has ever been written since the goodly art of novel-writing began." As a group of travellers visit places in England and Scotland, they provide through satire and wit a vivid and detailed ...

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Community Reviews

3.15
based on 283 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 88%

funny: 66%

lighthearted: 55%

reflective: 33%

emotional: 22%

informative: 22%

challenging: 11%

hopeful: 11%

inspiring: 11%

relaxing: 11%


Pace

40% of readers chose medium
60% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose Plot
37% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

14% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

42% of readers chose Yes
57% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
85% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

71% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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