The Best Short Stories by Guy de Maupassant

The Best Short Stories

Guy de Maupassant

197 pages first pub 1884 (editions)

fiction classics short stories dark reflective slow-paced
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Boule de Suife, his most famous tale exposes the brutality and hypocrisy of war. His stories are linked by irony and the frailty of human nature.17 stories:Boule de SuifTwo FriendsMme. Tellier's EstablishmentMlle. FifiClair de LuneMiss HarrietThe ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 61 reviews

Moods

dark 60%
emotional 60%
reflective 60%
challenging 40%
funny 40%
lighthearted 40%
relaxing 40%
sad 40%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 20%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 83% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 80% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.81

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