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356 pages • first pub 1785 (editions)
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Language: English
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Jacques the Fatalist is a provocative exploration of the problems of human existence, destiny, and free will. In the introduction to this brilliant translation, David Coward explains the philosophical basis of Diderot's fascination with fate and e...
Community Reviews Summary of 390 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
adventurous 50%
lighthearted 40%
challenging 20%
informative 20%
dark 10%
tense 10%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 12% | N/A: 12%Strong character development?
No: 100%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%Average rating
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SexismMinor
Sexual content, Sexual harassment
356 pages • first pub 1785 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Jacques the Fatalist is a provocative exploration of the problems of human existence, destiny, and free will. In the introduction to this brilliant translation, David Coward explains the philosophical basis of Diderot's fascination with fate and e...
Community Reviews Summary of 390 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
adventurous 50%
lighthearted 40%
challenging 20%
informative 20%
dark 10%
tense 10%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 12% | N/A: 12%Strong character development?
No: 100%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SexismMinor
Sexual content, Sexual harassment