The Fugitive by Marcel Proust

284 pages first pub 1925 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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Remembrance of Things Past is one of the monuments of 20th century literature. Marcel's obsessive feelings of possession for Albertine have forced her to flee. It comes as a terrible shock and is followed by further destabilizing news about other ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 209 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
sad 30%
dark 20%
funny 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%
tense 10%

Pace

slow 90%
medium 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | No: 25% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

4.22

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