Candide by Voltaire

Candide

Voltaire

46 pages first pub 1759 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy challenging reflective fast-paced

Description

Unabridged English value reproduction of Candide by Voltaire, is a book that belongs on the shelf of those desiring to contemplate life. Voltaire subtly challenges the reader's complacent view of the world through extreme, and often gruesome, exag...

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Moods

adventurous 69%
funny 64%
reflective 57%
dark 26%
challenging 24%
lighthearted 22%
hopeful 8%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
sad 6%
tense 5%
emotional 4%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 20%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 35% | Character: 20% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 31% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.51

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