Scenes from the Latin Quarter by Henri Murger

Scenes from the Latin Quarter

Henri Murger

341 pages first pub 1851 (editions)

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Originally published in 1851, Scenes from the Latin Quarter is Henri Murger's best-known work, and the novel upon which Puccini based his opera La Boheme. The novel draws largely on Murger's own experiences as a desperately poor writer living in a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
emotional 50%
lighthearted 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
reflective 25%
relaxing 25%
sad 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.88

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