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304 pages • first pub 1785 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780192838742
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 16 September 1999
Description
Jacques the Fatalist is a provocative exploration of the problems of human existence, destiny, and free will. In the introduction to this brilliant translation, David Coward explains the philosophical basis of Diderot's fascination with fate and e...
Community Reviews Summary of 390 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
adventurous 50%
lighthearted 40%
challenging 20%
informative 20%
dark 10%
tense 10%
Pace
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
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Graphic
SexismMinor
Sexual content, Sexual harassment304 pages • first pub 1785 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780192838742
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 16 September 1999
Description
Jacques the Fatalist is a provocative exploration of the problems of human existence, destiny, and free will. In the introduction to this brilliant translation, David Coward explains the philosophical basis of Diderot's fascination with fate and e...
Community Reviews Summary of 390 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
adventurous 50%
lighthearted 40%
challenging 20%
informative 20%
dark 10%
tense 10%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SexismMinor
Sexual content, Sexual harassment