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368 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140442434
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classic
Publication date: 28 April 1971
Description
This volume contains 30 of Maupassant's classic stories: Boule de SuifIn the SpringThe Graveyard SisterhoodMadame Tellier's EstablishmentA RuseAn Old ManRustTwo FriendsThe JewelsThe ConservatoryThe Matter with AndréMy Uncle JulesA DuelThe ConvertI...
Community Reviews Summary of 139 reviews
Moods
dark 71%
funny 57%
challenging 28%
lighthearted 28%
mysterious 28%
reflective 28%
emotional 14%
relaxing 14%
sad 14%
Pace
slow 28%
medium 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 16% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
N/A: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | N/A: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Body shaming, Chronic illness, Misogyny
368 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140442434
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classic
Publication date: 28 April 1971
Description
This volume contains 30 of Maupassant's classic stories: Boule de SuifIn the SpringThe Graveyard SisterhoodMadame Tellier's EstablishmentA RuseAn Old ManRustTwo FriendsThe JewelsThe ConservatoryThe Matter with AndréMy Uncle JulesA DuelThe ConvertI...
Community Reviews Summary of 139 reviews
Moods
dark 71%
funny 57%
challenging 28%
lighthearted 28%
mysterious 28%
reflective 28%
emotional 14%
relaxing 14%
sad 14%
Pace
slow 28%
medium 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 16% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
N/A: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | N/A: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Body shaming, Chronic illness, Misogyny