464 pages • first pub 1785 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141394343
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 27 December 2016
Description
A new translation of Sade's most notorious, shocking, and influential novel. Winner of the 2017 Scott Moncrieff PrizeThis distressing but hugely important text has influenced countless individuals throughout history: Flaubert and Baudelaire both r...
Community Reviews Summary of 128 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
sad 33%
emotional 16%
funny 16%
informative 16%
tense 16%
Pace
medium 16%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 16% | N/A: 16% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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464 pages • first pub 1785 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141394343
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 27 December 2016
Description
A new translation of Sade's most notorious, shocking, and influential novel. Winner of the 2017 Scott Moncrieff PrizeThis distressing but hugely important text has influenced countless individuals throughout history: Flaubert and Baudelaire both r...
Community Reviews Summary of 128 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
sad 33%
emotional 16%
funny 16%
informative 16%
tense 16%
Pace
medium 16%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 16% | N/A: 16% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.