La-Bas (Down There) (Dodo Press) by Joris-Karl Huysmans

La-Bas (Down There) (Dodo Press)

Durtal #1

Joris-Karl Huysmans with Keene Wallace (Translator)

264 pages first pub 1891 (editions)

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Description

In 1891, the publication of La-Bas (Down There) attracted considerable attention for its depiction of Satanism in late 1880s France.

Community Reviews Summary of 202 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 58%
challenging 35%
reflective 35%
informative 23%
tense 17%
funny 11%
adventurous 5%
emotional 5%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 41%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 38% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 30%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 46% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.81

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