fiction classics romance emotional sad medium-paced

272 pages | first published 1848

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Marguerite Gautier is the most beautiful, brazen--and expensive--courtesan in all of Paris. Despite being ill with consumption, she lives a glittering, moneyed life of nonstop parties and aristocratic balls and savors every day as if it were her l...
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Summary of 1443 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
sad 84%
reflective 37%
tense 17%
dark 12%
lighthearted 9%
challenging 8%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 22%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.85

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