Carmen by Prosper Mérimée, George B. Ives

93 pages first pub 1845 (editions)

fiction classics romance challenging reflective fast-paced

Description

Carmen (1845) by Prosper Mérimée is the original novella that inspired the classic opera by Bizet. The unforgettable story of Carmen, a flirtatious, charismatic, and amoral gypsy who bewitches and emotionally enslaves Don Jos, a desperate man, int...

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Community Reviews Summary of 161 reviews

Moods

adventurous 50%
reflective 50%
emotional 35%
informative 28%
sad 28%
dark 21%
tense 21%
mysterious 14%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 37%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 27% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.12

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