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izzadorah's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I appreciated seeing the hardships a woman could have in the 17th century, but it did drag with how many troublesome adventures were included. We watch Moll Flanders constantly in danger during her thieving years, I think cutting the examples to a third or less would've still given the same effect, they felt very repetitive. An interesting read, just not super great.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment and Incest
Minor: Child death, Death, and Death of parent
anniemlx's review against another edition
4.5
I did not expect to enjoy this book as much as I did. It was a wild ride from start to finish, Moll was one crazy bastard. I do recommend the read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Incest, and Sexual content
chloebethx_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
I found this to be one of the better works of Defoe, but still quite slow and boring compared with other novels.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation, Incest, Child death, and Death
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