Against the Grain (À rebours) by Joris-Karl Huysmans, H. Havelock Ellis

Against the Grain (À rebours)

Joris-Karl Huysmans, H. Havelock Ellis

255 pages • first pub 1884 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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Because of his extreme sensitivity to the absurd and grotesque in human affairs, the Duc Jean des Esseintes, wealthy last survivor of a once-powerful family that has succumbed to inbreeding and degeneracy, has estranged himself from society and sa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 881 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
challenging 51%
dark 25%
funny 23%
informative 20%
mysterious 14%
inspiring 9%
emotional 7%
sad 7%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 82%
medium 15%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | N/A: 15% | A mix: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 19%

Loveable characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 96% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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