The Devil in the Flesh by Raymond Radiguet

The Devil in the Flesh

Raymond Radiguet with Christopher Moncrieff (Translator), Christopher Moncrieff (Translator)

160 pages • first pub 1921 (editions)

fiction classics romance reflective medium-paced
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Hailed by Jean Cocteau as a masterpiece, and by the Guardian as Bret Easton Ellis's Less Than Zero, avant la lettre, this taut tale written by a teenager in the form of a frank confession is a gem of early twentieth century romanticism. Long unava...

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Community Reviews Summary of 453 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
reflective 61%
sad 41%
dark 38%
tense 20%
challenging 10%
funny 5%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 40%
medium 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 19%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.52

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