Things did pick up when Clarissa left her house but they've entered into another period of wobbly stability, with the possibility if marriage being waved around as a possible development and being snatched away.
I was very suspicious of the uncle's envoy because Lovelace had already communicated that there would be in an interesting development - but he commits to the bit so thoroughly, it still surprised me when he turned out to be another one of his flakey friends.
While I can't say I'm leaping with joy to my Clarissa, there are times when my attention does perk up and some of these letters were particularly engaging - Lovelace is such a strange character. Missing the gibes of Anna Howe though.
I had the same feeling about the uncle's envoy. The deception went on so long that I became convinced it was real! A good example of Richardson's ability to craft a story. And although I'm worried that we might be slipping into another period of plot inertia, it does look like the number of letters is increasing over the next couple of weeks. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this means significant plot developments!
Lovelace is an interesting villain, so full of contradictions. I'm enjoying Belford's letters when we get them, but likewise missing Anna's wit. I'm not sure which version of the book you're reading but, if you have the first edition like me, you can find the missing letter 208 online. It's well worth a look. A fascinating insight into Lovelace's attitude and also Richardson's attempt to re-craft him as even more villainous for readers of the later editions.
I'm still with you, despite a few wobbles.
Things did pick up when Clarissa left her house but they've entered into another period of wobbly stability, with the possibility if marriage being waved around as a possible development and being snatched away.
I was very suspicious of the uncle's envoy because Lovelace had already communicated that there would be in an interesting development - but he commits to the bit so thoroughly, it still surprised me when he turned out to be another one of his flakey friends.
While I can't say I'm leaping with joy to my Clarissa, there are times when my attention does perk up and some of these letters were particularly engaging - Lovelace is such a strange character. Missing the gibes of Anna Howe though.
Glad you're still reading with us Adam.
I had the same feeling about the uncle's envoy. The deception went on so long that I became convinced it was real! A good example of Richardson's ability to craft a story. And although I'm worried that we might be slipping into another period of plot inertia, it does look like the number of letters is increasing over the next couple of weeks. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this means significant plot developments!
Lovelace is an interesting villain, so full of contradictions. I'm enjoying Belford's letters when we get them, but likewise missing Anna's wit. I'm not sure which version of the book you're reading but, if you have the first edition like me, you can find the missing letter 208 online. It's well worth a look. A fascinating insight into Lovelace's attitude and also Richardson's attempt to re-craft him as even more villainous for readers of the later editions.