The Immoralist by André Gide

The Immoralist

André Gide with David Watson (Translator), David Watson (Translator)

123 pages first pub 1902 (editions)

fiction classics literary dark reflective slow-paced

Description

"The humanist has four leading characteristics--curiosity, a free mind, belief in good taste, and a belief in the human race--and all four are present in Gide. . . . The humanist of our age." --E. M. ForsterA Penguin ClassicIn The Immoralist, Andr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 339 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
sad 50%
challenging 37%
dark 29%
emotional 20%
adventurous 16%
tense 8%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 47%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.33

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