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218 pages • first pub 1787 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007300440
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 19 January 2009
Description
'Justine' was the Marquis de Sade's first novella, written in 1787, whilst imprisoned for two weeks in the Bastille. Although published anonymously, de Sade was eventually indicted for blasphemy and obscenity (without trial) for the authorship of ...
Community Reviews Summary of 265 reviews
Moods
sad 61%
challenging 33%
tense 33%
reflective 28%
emotional 19%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
Pace
fast 31%
medium 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 42% | A mix: 35% | Character: 14% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexual contentModerate
Murder, Torture
218 pages • first pub 1787 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007300440
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 19 January 2009
Description
'Justine' was the Marquis de Sade's first novella, written in 1787, whilst imprisoned for two weeks in the Bastille. Although published anonymously, de Sade was eventually indicted for blasphemy and obscenity (without trial) for the authorship of ...
Community Reviews Summary of 265 reviews
Moods
sad 61%
challenging 33%
tense 33%
reflective 28%
emotional 19%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
Pace
fast 31%
medium 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 42% | A mix: 35% | Character: 14% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexual contentModerate
Murder, Torture