Jacques the Fatalist and His Master by Michael Henry, Martin Hall, Denis Diderot

Jacques the Fatalist and His Master

Michael Henry, Martin Hall, Denis Diderot

272 pages first pub 1785 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy adventurous dark slow-paced
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Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was among the greatest writers of the Enlightenment, and in Jacques the Fatalist he brilliantly challenged the artificialities of conventional French fiction of his age. Riding through France with his master, the servant ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 389 reviews

Moods

funny 77%
reflective 55%
adventurous 44%
lighthearted 44%
challenging 22%
informative 22%
dark 11%
tense 11%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 30%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 14% | N/A: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Average rating

3.44

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