192 pages • first pub 1731 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140445596
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 26 September 1991
Description
When the young Chevalier des Grieux first sets eyes on the exquisitely beautiful and charming Manon Lescaut they fall passionately in love. But his happiness turns to bitter despair when he discovers that Manon is mercenary and immoral, and has ta...
Community Reviews Summary of 603 reviews
Moods
adventurous 61%
sad 38%
reflective 36%
tense 27%
dark 25%
funny 15%
challenging 11%
informative 11%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 38% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 46% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Average rating
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192 pages • first pub 1731 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140445596
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 26 September 1991
Description
When the young Chevalier des Grieux first sets eyes on the exquisitely beautiful and charming Manon Lescaut they fall passionately in love. But his happiness turns to bitter despair when he discovers that Manon is mercenary and immoral, and has ta...
Community Reviews Summary of 603 reviews
Moods
adventurous 61%
sad 38%
reflective 36%
tense 27%
dark 25%
funny 15%
challenging 11%
informative 11%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 38% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 46% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.