Status Updates From Camilla

Omg, o Lionel merece uma sova, porra, que imbecil. Esta gente é toda estúpida.

Omg, esta mulher é mais engraçada que a Jane Austen, sem dúvida. E este é mais giro que a Evelina.

3.3-4stars for me. It was a five for the longest time, but as time went on, it did drop a bit. One of the problems I have with it is how the theme of misunderstanding was used for about 400-500 pages. He walks in, misreads the situation, which could easily be cleared up, gets upset he thinks she's not who he thought she was, then she gets sad..for 100s of pages. It's still good, but it's something to keep in mind.

No one single quality is perhaps more endearing, from man to man, as good nature. Talents excite more admiration; wisdom, more respect; and virtue, more esteem; but with admiration envy is apt to mingle, and fear with respect; while esteem, though honorable, is often cold: but good-nature gives pleasure without any allay. (p.333) no more room

This is why classic literature is my favorite. This is why I adore Burney.

This book still has me hooked. I like the slow pacing, the slow unfolding of characters and events, and I am liking some of the themes Burney is using. The only grievance I can share is my dislike for Miss Margland and her interfering with Camilla's possible relationship. The dialogue from Dr. Orkborne saying something along the lines of "You can never travel with too many books" really spoke to me as well!

Omg, isto já está a ser melhor que a Belinda e ainda nem 10% li, Frances, you're a genius at comedy. 🥹

A good 5 so far. This book shows why I like Burney. Not only her writing style, but it also has elements I can't find anywhere else, which is: happy scenes, not just assault of all kinds, and death. In the Ch. "The Barn", they take in a family, whose father just escaped death, and give them more money, and Camilla shows such a wonderful side of herself, taking care of the baby and dancing with their kid. Love it!

I am really enjoying the book so far.(Some spoilers). I do like some of the themes Burney is using, such as the pursuit of knowledge; whether through Mr. Tyrold, the seemingly sporadic teachings of Sir Hugh, or the tutoring of Eugine; I really, really like that in a book. The only other thing is poor Eugine! Getting the pox, and from what I can tell a sort of facial deformity, then a dislocated shoulder. Poor girl!

Not far enough to form an informed opinion, but I have really enjoyed it so far. The setting is interesting, the character dynamics, while one of them has me curious and a feeling a little weird about, are interesting, and I am invested in the plot. Also, I really enjoy her writing style.

Took Camilla 600 pages to realize she has worth and a little pride