The Necklace and Other Short Stories by Guy de Maupassant

The Necklace and Other Short Stories

Guy de Maupassant

128 pages first pub 1884 (editions)

fiction classics short stories dark slow-paced
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The French author Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was a master of the short story, creating detailed character studies and brief but moving dramas well suited to the genre. The nine stories in this collection provide a vivid portrait gallery of his ...

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Moods

reflective 100%
dark 50%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

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Flaws of characters a main focus?

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