The Devil's Pool by George Sand

The Devil's Pool

George Sand with George B. Ives (Translator)

180 pages • first pub 1846 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous dark slow-paced
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The Devil's Pool was originally published in 1846. It is the first in a series of pastoral novels by Sand that evoke the peasant world of the author's home region of Berry. The series also includes Fran ois the Waif, Little Fadette, and The Bagpip...

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Community Reviews Summary of 321 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 62%
reflective 33%
relaxing 29%
adventurous 22%
hopeful 22%
informative 22%
mysterious 11%
challenging 7%
sad 7%
tense 7%
dark 3%
emotional 3%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 41%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 73% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.06

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