The Immoralist by André Gide

The Immoralist

André Gide with David Watson (Translator)

123 pages • first pub 1902 (editions)

fiction classics literary dark reflective slow-paced
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"The humanist has four leading characteristics--curiosity, a free mind, belief in good taste, and a belief in the human race--and all four are present in Gide. . . . The humanist of our age." --E. M. ForsterA Penguin ClassicIn The Immoralist, Andr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 771 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
dark 43%
challenging 31%
sad 28%
emotional 26%
adventurous 13%
mysterious 10%
tense 8%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 42%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 94% | A mix: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.34

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