418 pages • first pub 1782 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140449570
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 November 2007
Description
A new translation of one of the most notorious novels of all time Published just years before the French Revolution, Laclos's great novel of moral and emotional depravity is a disturbing and ultimately damning portrayal of a decadent society. Ari...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,336 reviews
Moods
tense 39%
funny 31%
reflective 29%
emotional 27%
challenging 25%
adventurous 20%
mysterious 15%
sad 14%
lighthearted 10%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Emotional abuseModerate
Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual contentMinor
Death, Miscarriage, Grief
418 pages • first pub 1782 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140449570
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 November 2007
Description
A new translation of one of the most notorious novels of all time Published just years before the French Revolution, Laclos's great novel of moral and emotional depravity is a disturbing and ultimately damning portrayal of a decadent society. Ari...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,336 reviews
Moods
tense 39%
funny 31%
reflective 29%
emotional 27%
challenging 25%
adventurous 20%
mysterious 15%
sad 14%
lighthearted 10%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Emotional abuseModerate
Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual contentMinor
Death, Miscarriage, Grief