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288 pages • first pub 1831 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140443301
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 29 September 1977
Description
The Wild Ass's Skin is Honoré de Balzac's 1831 novel that tells the story of a young man, Raphaël de Valentin, who discovers a piece of shagreen, in this case a rough untanned piece of a wild ass's skin, which has the magical property of granting ...
Community Reviews Summary of 351 reviews
Moods
dark 57%
challenging 38%
mysterious 26%
sad 26%
emotional 23%
tense 15%
adventurous 11%
informative 11%
funny 3%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%Average rating
288 pages • first pub 1831 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140443301
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 29 September 1977
Description
The Wild Ass's Skin is Honoré de Balzac's 1831 novel that tells the story of a young man, Raphaël de Valentin, who discovers a piece of shagreen, in this case a rough untanned piece of a wild ass's skin, which has the magical property of granting ...
Community Reviews Summary of 351 reviews
Moods
dark 57%
challenging 38%
mysterious 26%
sad 26%
emotional 23%
tense 15%
adventurous 11%
informative 11%
funny 3%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%Average rating