Jacques the Fatalist and His Master by Denis Diderot

Jacques the Fatalist and His Master

Denis Diderot with Michael Henry (Translator)

261 pages first pub 1785 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy adventurous dark slow-paced
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Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was among the greatest writers of the Enlightenment, and in Jacques the Fatalist he brilliantly challenged the artificialities of conventional French fiction of his age. Riding through France with his master, the servant ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 390 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
reflective 60%
adventurous 50%
lighthearted 40%
challenging 20%
informative 20%
dark 10%
tense 10%

Pace

medium 54%
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

3.44

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