A Sentimental Journey by Laurence Sterne

A Sentimental Journey

Laurence Sterne

134 pages first pub 1768 (editions)

fiction classics travel adventurous slow-paced
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Yorick's journey starts in Calais, where he meets a monk who begs for donations to his convent. Yorick initially refuses to give him anything, but later regrets his decision. He and the monk exchange their snuff-boxes. He buys a chaise to continue...

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Community Reviews Summary of 550 reviews

Moods

adventurous 48%
reflective 48%
funny 36%
lighthearted 36%
challenging 24%
informative 20%
emotional 8%
relaxing 8%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 37%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | Plot: 31% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

2.83

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