Dangerous Liaisons (Centaur Classics) [The 100 greatest novels of all time - #41] by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos
Dangerous Liaisons (Centaur Classics) [The 100 greatest novels of all time - #41]

Pierre Choderlos de Laclos

Dangerous Liaisons (Centaur Classics) [The 100 greatest novels of all time - #41]

Pierre Choderlos de Laclos with Thomas Moore

459 pages first pub 1782 (editions)

fiction classics literary dark slow-paced

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Moods

dark 60%
tense 39%
reflective 32%
emotional 30%
funny 30%
challenging 25%
adventurous 20%
sad 15%
mysterious 14%
lighthearted 10%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 35%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.95

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