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Roderick Random is a 1748 picaresque novel by Tobias Smollett, notable for its brutal depiction of British naval life and its establishment of the modern English comic novel.
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Roderick Random ranks #57 of 246 in the Picaresque Novel ranking, behind The Sot-Weed Factor, ahead of Flash for Freedom!.
Key Smollett picaresque, influential and vivid, praised for energy despite rough episodic construction.
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How good is Roderick Random?
Roderick Random scores 7.75/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Picaresque Novel category. Key Smollett picaresque, influential and vivid, praised for energy despite rough episodic construction.
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With a score of 7.75/10, Roderick Random is a solid option in Picaresque Novel. See all Picaresque Novel ranked.
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