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Herself Surprised is a 1941 picaresque novel by Joyce Cary, notable for its first-person perspective and its role as the opening volume in his Sarah Monday trilogy.
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Herself Surprised ranks #138 of 244 in the Picaresque Novel ranking, behind The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters, ahead of La ingeniosa Elena.
Respected Joyce Cary trilogy opener with lively voice, but less celebrated than The Horse's Mouth.
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How good is Herself Surprised?
Herself Surprised scores 6.85/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Picaresque Novel category. Respected Joyce Cary trilogy opener with lively voice, but less celebrated than The Horse's Mouth.
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With a score of 6.85/10, Herself Surprised is a solid option in Picaresque Novel. See all Picaresque Novel ranked.
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