The Ball At Sceaux by Honoré de Balzac

56 pages first pub 1829 (editions)

fiction classics reflective medium-paced
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Emilie de Fontaine is a spoiled and pround brat. She rejects all suitors her father proposes. She will only marry a peer of France - or not at all! At a ball, she meets the handsome Maximilian. They fall in love. But one day, Emily discovers that ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 52 reviews

Moods

emotional 50%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.58

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