Philosophy in the Boudoir by Marquis de Sade

Philosophy in the Boudoir

Marquis de Sade

100 pages • first pub 1795 (editions)

fiction classics erotica literary dark reflective slow-paced

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"Philosophy In The Boudoir is the most concise, representative text of all the Marquis de Sade's works, containing his notorious doctrine of libertinage expounded in full, coupled with liberal doses of savage, unbridled eroticism, cruelty and viol...

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Community Reviews Summary of 261 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
challenging 57%
adventurous 35%
funny 28%
reflective 28%
tense 21%
emotional 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 31%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

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3.04

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