Old Man Goriot by Olivia McCannon, Graham Robb, Honoré de Balzac

Old Man Goriot

La Comédie Humaine #23

Olivia McCannon, Graham Robb, Honoré de Balzac

336 pages • first pub 1835 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Monsieur Goriot is one of a disparate group of lodgers at Mademe Vauquer's dingy Parisian boarding house. At first his wealth inspires respect, but as his circumstances are mysteriously reduced he becomes shunned by those around him, and soon his ...

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Moods

reflective 72%
sad 56%
emotional 53%
dark 27%
challenging 25%
funny 12%
tense 12%
informative 9%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 4%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 36%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 39% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.62

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