The Beauty and the Beast by Gabrielle-Suzanne de Villeneuve

The Beauty and the Beast

Gabrielle-Suzanne de Villeneuve with Marie-Michelle Joy (Translator)

36 pages first pub 1740 (editions) user-added

fiction childrens classics fantasy mysterious fast-paced
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Beauty and the Beast is a traditional fairy tale. Its first published version was written by French author Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve in the middle 18th century. It was a novel-length story intended for adult readers and addressing the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 867 reviews

Moods

adventurous 55%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 38%
hopeful 22%
relaxing 16%
inspiring 12%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
emotional 10%
reflective 9%
funny 4%
informative 2%
sad 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 37%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | A mix: 35% | Character: 18% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 19% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.6

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