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121 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9783011241204
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gallimard
Publication date: 16 May 1956
Description
Jean-Baptiste Clamence is a soul in turmoil. Over several drunken nights in an Amsterdam bar, he regales a chance acquaintance with his story. From this successful former lawyer and seemingly model citizen a compelling, self-loathing catalogue of ...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,169 reviews
Moods
challenging 54%
dark 48%
mysterious 24%
emotional 12%
funny 10%
tense 10%
sad 9%
inspiring 6%
informative 4%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 3% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 26% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slursModerate
Misogyny, Suicide, SexismMinor
Confinement, Alcohol, Classism
121 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9783011241204
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gallimard
Publication date: 16 May 1956
Description
Jean-Baptiste Clamence is a soul in turmoil. Over several drunken nights in an Amsterdam bar, he regales a chance acquaintance with his story. From this successful former lawyer and seemingly model citizen a compelling, self-loathing catalogue of ...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,169 reviews
Moods
challenging 54%
dark 48%
mysterious 24%
emotional 12%
funny 10%
tense 10%
sad 9%
inspiring 6%
informative 4%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 3% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 26% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slursModerate
Misogyny, Suicide, SexismMinor
Confinement, Alcohol, Classism