fiction classics challenging dark tense medium-paced

357 pages | first published 1885

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Bel Ami, written at the height of Guy de Maupassant's powers, is a classic novel of seduction, intrigue, and ruthless social climbing in belle poque Paris. Georges Duroy is a down-and-out journalist from a humble background who engineers a stunni...
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Summary of 1417 reviews

Moods

reflective 59%
dark 34%
challenging 29%
adventurous 25%
tense 25%
emotional 18%
funny 17%
informative 15%
mysterious 12%
sad 9%
lighthearted 7%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 28%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.64

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