The Duel by Giacomo Casanova, Tim Parks

128 pages first pub 1789 (editions)

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One of the few works written in Casanova’s native Italian, The Duel is an important example of the infamous Lothario’s vivid prose style. Translated for the first time into English, this autobiographical novel describes Casanova’s extraordinary ba...

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Community Reviews Summary of 26 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
challenging 66%
dark 33%
funny 33%
reflective 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.48

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