76 pages • first pub 1880 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781546539346
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date: 06 May 2017
Description
Full text.The most famous short story of French writer Guy de Maupassant.Maupassant's early story "Boule de Suif," ("Ball-of-Tallow") from 1880, remains a hallmark and a natural starting point. It's about a prostitute whose refrain, like Bartleby'...
Community Reviews Summary of 564 reviews
Moods
sad 50%
dark 47%
emotional 43%
challenging 31%
tense 25%
informative 18%
adventurous 9%
funny 9%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 29%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
No: 57% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Terminal illness, XenophobiaModerate
Fatphobia, Sexual harassment, War
76 pages • first pub 1880 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781546539346
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date: 06 May 2017
Description
Full text.The most famous short story of French writer Guy de Maupassant.Maupassant's early story "Boule de Suif," ("Ball-of-Tallow") from 1880, remains a hallmark and a natural starting point. It's about a prostitute whose refrain, like Bartleby'...
Community Reviews Summary of 564 reviews
Moods
sad 50%
dark 47%
emotional 43%
challenging 31%
tense 25%
informative 18%
adventurous 9%
funny 9%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 29%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
No: 57% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Terminal illness, XenophobiaModerate
Fatphobia, Sexual harassment, War