The Lost Estate (Le Grand Meaulnes) by Henri Alain-Fournier

The Lost Estate (Le Grand Meaulnes)

Henri Alain-Fournier with Robin Buss (Translator), Adam Gopnik (Contributor)

256 pages first pub 1913 (editions)

fiction classics emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

When Meaulnes first arrives in Sologne, everyone is captivated by his good looks, daring, and charisma. But when he attends a strange party at a mysterious house with a beautiful girl hidden inside, he is changed forever. Published here in the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 593 reviews

Moods

mysterious 70%
reflective 62%
adventurous 51%
emotional 51%
sad 29%
relaxing 18%
lighthearted 14%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
tense 11%
challenging 7%
dark 7%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 35%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.57

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