Bel Ami by Guy de Maupassant

322 pages first pub 1885 (editions)

fiction classics challenging dark tense medium-paced
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Le 28 juin 1880, Georges duroy, sous-officier, fils d'aubergistes normands, reconverti tant bien que mal dans la vie civile dans les chemins de fer, rencontre Forestier, un ancien camarade de regiment qui, apres l'avoir invite a diner, lui conseil...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,265 reviews

Moods

reflective 55%
tense 33%
dark 28%
challenging 23%
emotional 23%
adventurous 21%
funny 18%
lighthearted 13%
mysterious 11%
informative 10%
sad 9%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 23%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.66

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