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160 pages • first pub 1831 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780940322745
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Publication date: 31 August 2000
Description
One of Honor de Balzac's most celebrated tales, The Unknown Masterpiece is the story of a painter who, depending on one's perspective, is either an abject failure or a transcendental genius--or both. The story, which has served as an inspiration t...
Community Reviews Summary of 196 reviews
Moods
inspiring 41%
mysterious 41%
emotional 33%
challenging 16%
tense 16%
dark 8%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
lighthearted 8%
Pace
slow 38%
medium 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | Plot: 27% | A mix: 9%Strong character development?
No: 54% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%Average rating
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160 pages • first pub 1831 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780940322745
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Publication date: 31 August 2000
Description
One of Honor de Balzac's most celebrated tales, The Unknown Masterpiece is the story of a painter who, depending on one's perspective, is either an abject failure or a transcendental genius--or both. The story, which has served as an inspiration t...
Community Reviews Summary of 196 reviews
Moods
inspiring 41%
mysterious 41%
emotional 33%
challenging 16%
tense 16%
dark 8%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
lighthearted 8%
Pace
slow 38%
medium 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | Plot: 27% | A mix: 9%Strong character development?
No: 54% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.