The Devil in the Flesh by A.M. Sheridan Smith, Raymond Radiguet

The Devil in the Flesh

A.M. Sheridan Smith, Raymond Radiguet

127 pages first pub 1921 (editions)

fiction classics romance reflective medium-paced

Description

The Devil in the Flesh, one of the finest, most delicate love stories ever written, is set in Paris during the last year of the First World War. The narrator, a boy of sixteen, tells of his love affair with Martha Lacombe, a young woman whose sold...

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Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
reflective 77%
sad 55%
dark 44%
adventurous 11%
challenging 11%
funny 11%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 33%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.62

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