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Old Goriot
by Honoré de Balzac
I ABSOLUTELY ADORE THIS BOOK.
I don't think I have come across such a thrilling, fast-paced novel in the genre of 19th century European realism. I think my two favorite characters from the book would be Goriot and Vautrin. I am amazed at the way Balzac creates these characters and gives them such fantastic lines that sum up the sentiments of Balzac's own time and society (not to mention the ingenuous schemes that everyone plays at everyone else).
If you're looking for a classic thriller with a lot of style and eloquence, this book is probably what you could do with!
I don't think I have come across such a thrilling, fast-paced novel in the genre of 19th century European realism. I think my two favorite characters from the book would be Goriot and Vautrin. I am amazed at the way Balzac creates these characters and gives them such fantastic lines that sum up the sentiments of Balzac's own time and society (not to mention the ingenuous schemes that everyone plays at everyone else).
If you're looking for a classic thriller with a lot of style and eloquence, this book is probably what you could do with!