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74 pages • first pub 1782 (editions)
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Language: English
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The scandalous reputation of Laclos\'s novel, first published in 1782, is based on its chilling portrayal of the mannered decadence and sexual cynicism of the French aristocracy in the last years of the "ancien regime," Christopher Hampton has mad...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,504 reviews
Moods
tense 39%
funny 31%
reflective 30%
emotional 29%
challenging 25%
adventurous 18%
sad 17%
mysterious 14%
lighthearted 9%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assaultModerate
Sexual content, Infidelity, PregnancyMinor
Death, Miscarriage74 pages • first pub 1782 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The scandalous reputation of Laclos\'s novel, first published in 1782, is based on its chilling portrayal of the mannered decadence and sexual cynicism of the French aristocracy in the last years of the "ancien regime," Christopher Hampton has mad...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,504 reviews
Moods
tense 39%
funny 31%
reflective 30%
emotional 29%
challenging 25%
adventurous 18%
sad 17%
mysterious 14%
lighthearted 9%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assaultModerate
Sexual content, Infidelity, PregnancyMinor
Death, Miscarriage