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489 pages • first pub 1869 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199540310
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 15 April 1869
Description
First published in 1869, this novel offers a meticulously accurate, ironic depiction of uneventful lives in a crucial period of European history. Flaubert combines intricate political and social upheaval with a close scrutiny of individual motives...
Community Reviews Summary of 881 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
challenging 53%
informative 28%
sad 28%
tense 12%
dark 8%
funny 8%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 24%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 74% | A mix: 17% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 19%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Toxic relationshipModerate
Racism
489 pages • first pub 1869 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199540310
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 15 April 1869
Description
First published in 1869, this novel offers a meticulously accurate, ironic depiction of uneventful lives in a crucial period of European history. Flaubert combines intricate political and social upheaval with a close scrutiny of individual motives...
Community Reviews Summary of 881 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
challenging 53%
informative 28%
sad 28%
tense 12%
dark 8%
funny 8%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 24%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 74% | A mix: 17% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 19%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Toxic relationshipModerate
Racism