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576 pages • first pub 1830 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140447644
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 24 September 2002
Description
Charts the rise and fall of an ambitious young social climber in a cruel, monarchical society Handsome, ambitious Julien Sorel is determined to rise above his humble provincial origins. Soon realizing that success can only be achieved by adopting ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,975 reviews
Moods
emotional 38%
challenging 37%
dark 35%
adventurous 32%
sad 28%
tense 26%
informative 15%
funny 9%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
lighthearted 4%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 26%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Classism, Infidelity, PregnancyModerate
Death, Toxic relationship, GriefMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Gun violence, Sexual content
576 pages • first pub 1830 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140447644
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 24 September 2002
Description
Charts the rise and fall of an ambitious young social climber in a cruel, monarchical society Handsome, ambitious Julien Sorel is determined to rise above his humble provincial origins. Soon realizing that success can only be achieved by adopting ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,975 reviews
Moods
emotional 38%
challenging 37%
dark 35%
adventurous 32%
sad 28%
tense 26%
informative 15%
funny 9%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
lighthearted 4%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 26%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Classism, Infidelity, PregnancyModerate
Death, Toxic relationship, GriefMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Gun violence, Sexual content