davidaguilarrodriguez 's review for:

The Red and the Black by Stendhal

2.0

challenging slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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What a slog. Really hated all the characters — I get that this was a critique of society, but everyone was unpleasant to read about, wishy washy, and so much of this book is just people sitting in drawing rooms, talking in circles.