The Holy Terrors by Jean Cocteau

The Holy Terrors

Jean Cocteau with Rosamond Lehmann (Translator)

192 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)

fiction classics challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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Cocteau’s novel Les Enfants terribles, which was first published in 1929, holds an undisputed place among the classics of modern fiction. Written in a French style that long defied successful translation – Cocteau was always a poet no matter what ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 660 reviews

Moods

dark 67%
mysterious 43%
reflective 32%
tense 31%
challenging 25%
emotional 23%
sad 22%
funny 13%
adventurous 10%
lighthearted 8%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 40%
medium 35%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 15% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 40% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.51

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