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400 pages • first pub 1782 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781840227314
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
Publication date: 15 May 2014
Description
In this famous story of seduction, two highly intelligent but amoral French aristocrats plot the downfall of a respectable young married woman and a fifteen year old girl who has only just emerged from the convent. The letters these two conspirato...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,511 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, Miscarriage400 pages • first pub 1782 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781840227314
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
Publication date: 15 May 2014
Description
In this famous story of seduction, two highly intelligent but amoral French aristocrats plot the downfall of a respectable young married woman and a fifteen year old girl who has only just emerged from the convent. The letters these two conspirato...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,511 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