2026 Reading Challenge
Clarissa, or, The History of a Young Lady

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by Samuel Richardson

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I've got one single question: Is it worth it?
Kenneth It's even better the second time. Hugely influential novel, and it's a page-turner, actually. Some very intense stuff happens later on. …moreIt's even better the second time. Hugely influential novel, and it's a page-turner, actually. Some very intense stuff happens later on. (less)
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I want to find more HR novels like this. If there are any?
Kathleen Flynn I don't think there is any novel quite like this one. But Uncle Silas by Sheridan Le Fanu has some wonderful Gothic creepiness and a similar theme of …moreI don't think there is any novel quite like this one. But Uncle Silas by Sheridan Le Fanu has some wonderful Gothic creepiness and a similar theme of a young woman in danger (not quite the same kind of danger).(less)
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In letter 255 addressed to Belford he writes a dialog WITH Belford and Belford ansers him !!! Could it be he lost track to whom the letter is addressed? "Thou hast seen Lady Betty Lawrance several times⁠—hast thou not, Belford? No, never in my life."
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