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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
emotional
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
dark
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"Les Liaisons Dangereuses" by Choderlos de Laclos is an epistolary novel that explores the themes of libertinism, manipulation, and social criticism in the backdrop of the 18th century french society , a society torn between a shaken heritage and the advent of new ideas.
It denounces the hypocrisy and superficiality of the French nobility of which the Revolution will be a revelator, unmasking a society where appearances take precedence over morality.
From a formal point of view, this epistolary novel is a success: the perfectly mastered arrangement of the letters allows for the deployment of a Machiavellian polyphony from which, in the absence of a narrator, the reader sees the narrative threads being constructed. The use of multiple points of view offers an intimate insight into the characters' thoughts and feelings while also creating dramatic tension.
The plot is driven by two libertines, the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont, who enjoy playing with the customs of a society they consider hypocritical, timid, and prudish. They spot their prey, challenge each other from a distance, and recount their exploits in carefully crafted, often double-edged missives ,of which they may also be victims themselves .
The game of seduction transforms over the course of the letters into a merciless duel.
Beyond the fascination, amazement and fear that the novel provokes, it initiates an authentic reflection on the foundations and principles of the Enlightenment society, questioning the education of young girls, the dictatorship of social codes, inequalities between men and women, the supremacy of power.
In summary, "Dangerous Liaisons" is a powerful novel that explores the dangers of manipulation, the complexity of human relationships, and the critique of a corrupt society, through a captivating plot and unforgettable characters.
It denounces the hypocrisy and superficiality of the French nobility of which the Revolution will be a revelator, unmasking a society where appearances take precedence over morality.
From a formal point of view, this epistolary novel is a success: the perfectly mastered arrangement of the letters allows for the deployment of a Machiavellian polyphony from which, in the absence of a narrator, the reader sees the narrative threads being constructed. The use of multiple points of view offers an intimate insight into the characters' thoughts and feelings while also creating dramatic tension.
The plot is driven by two libertines, the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont, who enjoy playing with the customs of a society they consider hypocritical, timid, and prudish. They spot their prey, challenge each other from a distance, and recount their exploits in carefully crafted, often double-edged missives ,of which they may also be victims themselves .
The game of seduction transforms over the course of the letters into a merciless duel.
Beyond the fascination, amazement and fear that the novel provokes, it initiates an authentic reflection on the foundations and principles of the Enlightenment society, questioning the education of young girls, the dictatorship of social codes, inequalities between men and women, the supremacy of power.
In summary, "Dangerous Liaisons" is a powerful novel that explores the dangers of manipulation, the complexity of human relationships, and the critique of a corrupt society, through a captivating plot and unforgettable characters.
challenging
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
rich people drama youll want to see the end of! these people are disgusting!
never wanted a character to rot in hell more than valmont
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Rape
Moderate: Miscarriage
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
