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megs_k's review against another edition
2.0
. . . we must, if we would be happy, do always what is right, and trust for the Consequences. ~ Sarah Fielding
obikins's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
duffy3838's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
m0rb's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
rebeccadanielle's review against another edition
3.0
Very moral based and at times hard to read but once you get past that it's actually a decent book.
ellaamelia's review against another edition
2.0
This is a book written to teach children about morals and how to act in a ‘proper’ manner. Personally I found it quite bland and hard to get through even the fairy tale stories of giants, fairies, and princesses didn’t enthral me.
therennyshow's review against another edition
slow-paced
2.25
before books were allowed to be fun. #remember the great apple war
flappermyrtle's review against another edition
2.0
Still very moralistic in tone, the Governess does manage to tell the realistic story of a group of young girls, each with their own faults, trying to be better. The fairytales that are used to instruct them were quite interesting from a gender point of view, as well as simply quite entertaining.
evening's review against another edition
3.0
Published in 1749, many consider The Governess to be the first English novel written for children (and the first for girls in particular!). It's an interesting read in the context of the history of children's literature and education, with its clear Enlightenment ideals. A subtly-named governess, Mrs Teachum, and her young pupil Jenny Peace, teach a group of girls through fairytales, moral lessons and life stories (aided by the frequent consumption of fresh strawberries and cream).
Available to read for free here: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/1905/1905-h/1905-h.htm
Available to read for free here: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/1905/1905-h/1905-h.htm