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The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling

Henry Fielding

Start date: July 1, 2020

Finish date: September 30, 2020

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Nov 18, 2021 Sara rated it liked it

Shelves: english-fiction, classics, romance, humor, literary-fiction, coming-of-age

OK, Yikes! I am so tired of this story that I can hardly force myself to write the review. It just goes on forever. I kept thinking that Henry Fielding would have admired Henry James, because their two novels are the epitome of an inability to discipline your writing!

Sadly, I started this novel rather enjoying both Mr. Jones and the tale. I was even amused by Fielding’s essays on writing that began each book. The amusement had disappeared by Book Six, with Twelve more books ahead of me. As the ...more

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Jun 01, 2017 Grace rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: mccrum-s-100-greatest, 2016-reads

#5 in my chronological reading of McCrums list of 100 greatest novels. I agree with the person who said that not every five star book should be read by every person. A number of years ago, that person would have included me! However as I've been plugging along on the list, I can see the greatness of the book much more clearly and enjoyed the Shakespearian-esque wit.
An explanation of my star rating.
5= Truly cream of the crop. Amazing. In a wondrous realm of their own
4= Special and well written. ...more

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