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404 pages • first pub 1782 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140441161
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 01 January 1961
Description
Published in 1782, just years before the French Revolution, Les Liaisons Dangereuses is a disturbing and ultimately damning portrayal of a decadent society. At its centre are two aristocrats, former lovers, who embark on a sophisticated game of se...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,504 reviews
Moods
tense 39%
funny 31%
reflective 30%
emotional 29%
challenging 25%
adventurous 18%
sad 17%
mysterious 14%
lighthearted 9%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assaultModerate
Sexual content, Infidelity, PregnancyMinor
Death, Miscarriage404 pages • first pub 1782 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140441161
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 01 January 1961
Description
Published in 1782, just years before the French Revolution, Les Liaisons Dangereuses is a disturbing and ultimately damning portrayal of a decadent society. At its centre are two aristocrats, former lovers, who embark on a sophisticated game of se...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,504 reviews
Moods
tense 39%
funny 31%
reflective 30%
emotional 29%
challenging 25%
adventurous 18%
sad 17%
mysterious 14%
lighthearted 9%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assaultModerate
Sexual content, Infidelity, PregnancyMinor
Death, Miscarriage