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Vanity Fair

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Classics Fiction Historical Fiction Romance

by William Makepeace Thackeray, John Carey

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3.76 (91.3K ratings)
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description 867 pages

Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray, John Carey holds a well received rating of 3.76 out of 5, based on 91.3K reader ratings. First published in 1847. The book spans 867 pages.

About Vanity Fair

A novel that chronicles the lives of two women who could not be more different: Becky Sharp, an orphan whose only resources are her vast ambitions, her native wit, and her loose morals; and her schoolmate Amelia Sedley, a typically naive Victorian heroine, the pampered daughter of a wealthy family.

Detail Value
Author William Makepeace Thackeray, John Carey
Published 1847
Pages 867
Genres Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance
Average Rating 3.76 / 5.00
Total Ratings 91,323

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.8
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91.3K ratings
With a rating of 3.76, Vanity Fair is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.76
This Book
4.03
Romance Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Vanity Fair?

Vanity Fair is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.

Is Vanity Fair worth reading?

Based on 91.3K reader ratings, Vanity Fair has an average score of 3.76 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is Vanity Fair?

Vanity Fair has 867 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote Vanity Fair?

Vanity Fair was written by William Makepeace Thackeray, John Carey. It was first published in 1847.

What is the ISBN for Vanity Fair?

The ISBN-13 for Vanity Fair is 9780141439840.0.

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