The Black Tulip by Alexandre Dumas

The Black Tulip

Alexandre Dumas

258 pages first pub 1850 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary dark emotional slow-paced

Description

A deceptively simple story and the shortest of Dumas's most famous novels, The Black Tulip (1850) weaves historical events surrounding a brutal murder into a tale of romantic love. Set in Holland in 1672, this timeless political allegory draws on ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 96 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
lighthearted 33%
relaxing 33%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.77

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