Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos

Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Pierre Choderlos de Laclos with P.W.K. Stone (Translator)

395 pages • first pub 1782 (editions)

fiction classics historical romance dark slow-paced

Description

Honest to the point of cynicism, this is a fascinating exposure of an aristocracy shortly to perish in the French Revolution.

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Moods

dark 61%
tense 38%
funny 31%
reflective 29%
emotional 26%
challenging 25%
adventurous 20%
mysterious 15%
sad 14%
lighthearted 10%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 37%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.94

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