Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert

Madame Bovary

Gustave Flaubert

299 pages • first pub 1857 (editions)

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The publication of this masterpiece of realism gave rise to an obscenity trial in 1857, which earned Flaubert an acquittal, and established Emma Bovary as one of literature's greatest characters.The eponymous Emma is a victim of the smug, self-del...

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Community Reviews Summary of 18,971 reviews

Moods

emotional 61%
reflective 59%
sad 54%
dark 34%
challenging 23%
tense 20%
funny 9%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 34%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 30%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.49

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