Femme Fatale by Guy de Maupassant

Femme Fatale

Penguin Little Black Classics #15

Guy de Maupassant

56 pages • first pub 1881 (editions)

fiction classics short stories
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A selection of Maupassant's brilliant, glittering stories set in the Parisian beau monde and Normandy countryside.Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity...

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Community Reviews Summary of 312 reviews

Moods

funny 51%
lighthearted 45%
dark 34%
reflective 22%
sad 22%
mysterious 20%
relaxing 17%
emotional 14%
adventurous 11%
challenging 11%
tense 8%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 35%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 42% | A mix: 30% | Character: 26%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.43

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