The Damned: (Là-bas) by Joris-Karl Huysmans

The Damned: (Là-bas)

Durtal #1

Joris-Karl Huysmans with Keen Wallace (Translator)

254 pages first pub 1891 (editions)

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The plot of L -Bas concerns the novelist Durtal, who is disgusted by the emptiness and vulgarity of the modern world. He seeks relief by turning to the study of the Middle Ages and begins to research the life of the notorious 15th-century child-mu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 204 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
mysterious 62%
challenging 37%
reflective 37%
informative 25%
tense 18%
funny 12%
adventurous 6%
emotional 6%

Pace

slow 43%
medium 43%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 38% | Plot: 30% | A mix: 30%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 46% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.81

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