The Red and the Black by Stendhal

The Red and the Black

Stendhal with Roger Gard (Translator)

576 pages • first pub 1830 (editions)

fiction classics dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

Charts the rise and fall of an ambitious young social climber in a cruel, monarchical society Handsome, ambitious Julien Sorel is determined to rise above his humble provincial origins. Soon realizing that success can only be achieved by adopting ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,071 reviews

Moods

reflective 64%
challenging 40%
dark 39%
emotional 33%
adventurous 32%
sad 30%
tense 26%
informative 15%
funny 8%
mysterious 7%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 70%
medium 25%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.53

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