Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Domestic abuse, InfidelityModerate
Antisemitism, Sexism, Sexual contentMinor
Medical contentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1417 reviews
Moods
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
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
357 pages | first published 1885
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ISBN/UID: 9780307740885
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 05 October 2010
Description
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...Book Information
357 pages | first published 1885
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ISBN/UID: 9780307740885
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 05 October 2010
Description
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...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Domestic abuse, InfidelityModerate
Antisemitism, Sexism, Sexual contentMinor
Medical contentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1417 reviews
Moods
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
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