176 pages • first pub 1885 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781406592658
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dodo Press
Publication date: 25 January 2008
Description
Henri Ren Albert Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was a popular 19th-century French writer. He is one of the fathers of the modern short story. As a prot g of Flaubert, his short stories are characterized by their economy of style and their efficie...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,889 reviews
Moods
dark 31%
tense 31%
emotional 23%
challenging 22%
adventurous 20%
funny 20%
informative 12%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 12%
sad 10%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Infidelity, MisogynyModerate
Violence, Antisemitism, Domestic abuseMinor
Racism, Medical content, Suicide attempt176 pages • first pub 1885 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781406592658
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dodo Press
Publication date: 25 January 2008
Description
Henri Ren Albert Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was a popular 19th-century French writer. He is one of the fathers of the modern short story. As a prot g of Flaubert, his short stories are characterized by their economy of style and their efficie...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,889 reviews
Moods
dark 31%
tense 31%
emotional 23%
challenging 22%
adventurous 20%
funny 20%
informative 12%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 12%
sad 10%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Infidelity, MisogynyModerate
Violence, Antisemitism, Domestic abuseMinor
Racism, Medical content, Suicide attempt