512 pages • first pub 1782 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9782070338962
Format: Paperback
Language: French
Publisher: Gallimard Education
Publication date: 01 November 2006
Description
La jeune Cécile Volanges quitte son couvent pour faire l’apprentissage du monde et épouser le comte de Gercourt, mais une de ses parentes, la marquise de Merteuil, entend profiter de ce projet de mariage pour se venger d’une infidélité que lui a f...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,588 reviews
Moods
tense 37%
funny 31%
emotional 30%
reflective 29%
challenging 24%
adventurous 20%
mysterious 14%
sad 13%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuseModerate
Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual contentMinor
Death, Miscarriage, Grief
512 pages • first pub 1782 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9782070338962
Format: Paperback
Language: French
Publisher: Gallimard Education
Publication date: 01 November 2006
Description
La jeune Cécile Volanges quitte son couvent pour faire l’apprentissage du monde et épouser le comte de Gercourt, mais une de ses parentes, la marquise de Merteuil, entend profiter de ce projet de mariage pour se venger d’une infidélité que lui a f...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,588 reviews
Moods
tense 37%
funny 31%
emotional 30%
reflective 29%
challenging 24%
adventurous 20%
mysterious 14%
sad 13%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuseModerate
Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual contentMinor
Death, Miscarriage, Grief