Dangerous Liaisons by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, Helen Constantine

Dangerous Liaisons

Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, Helen Constantine

418 pages • first pub 1782 (editions)

fiction classics historical romance dark slow-paced

Description

Published in 1782, just years before the French Revolution, Les Liaisons Dangereuses is a disturbing and ultimately damning portrayal of a decadent society. At its centre are two aristocrats, former lovers, who embark on a sophisticated game of se...

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Moods

dark 60%
tense 38%
funny 31%
reflective 30%
emotional 27%
challenging 24%
adventurous 20%
mysterious 15%
sad 14%
lighthearted 10%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 35%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.94

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