Cousin Bette by Honoré de Balzac

Cousin Bette

Honoré de Balzac

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fiction classics dark reflective medium-paced
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Lisbeth Fischer has lived in the shadow of her beautiful cousin Adeline for much of her life. Pampered while Lisbeth works in the fields, Adeline makes an enviable leap in status when Baron Hulot offers her his hand in marriage. Out of kindness, t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 403 reviews

Moods

dark 57%
sad 47%
reflective 42%
challenging 36%
emotional 36%
tense 31%
mysterious 15%
informative 10%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 27%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.64

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