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282 pages • first pub 1891 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781473337190
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Read Books
Publication date: 20 April 2017
Description
"L -Bas" is an 1891 novel by the French writer Joris-Karl Huysmans. The story concerns Durtal, a man disgusted by the shallowness and decadence of the world within which he lives. Turning to the study of the Middle Ages as a form of escapism, he l...
Community Reviews Summary of 202 reviews
Moods
mysterious 58%
challenging 35%
reflective 35%
informative 23%
tense 17%
funny 11%
adventurous 5%
emotional 5%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 38% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 30%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 46% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Average rating
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282 pages • first pub 1891 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781473337190
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Read Books
Publication date: 20 April 2017
Description
"L -Bas" is an 1891 novel by the French writer Joris-Karl Huysmans. The story concerns Durtal, a man disgusted by the shallowness and decadence of the world within which he lives. Turning to the study of the Middle Ages as a form of escapism, he l...
Community Reviews Summary of 202 reviews
Moods
mysterious 58%
challenging 35%
reflective 35%
informative 23%
tense 17%
funny 11%
adventurous 5%
emotional 5%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 38% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 30%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 46% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.