Sarrasine by Honoré de Balzac

70 pages first pub 1830 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Ostensibly a tale of sexual androgyny, the power of love, and its bitter aftermath, this volume is in fact a study of the force of art on society and the deadly immortality of beauty. The nameless narrator attends a ball held by a wealthy Parisian...

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Community Reviews Summary of 178 reviews

Moods

mysterious 57%
dark 42%
reflective 42%
adventurous 28%
sad 28%
challenging 14%
tense 14%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 28% | Plot: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.48

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