Zadig and L'Ingénu by John Everett Butt, Voltaire

Zadig and L'Ingénu

John Everett Butt, Voltaire

192 pages first pub 1767 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy challenging reflective fast-paced

Description

One of Voltaire's earliest tales, Zadig is set in the exotic East and is told in the comic spirit of Candide; L'Ingenu, written after Candide, is a darker tale in which an American Indian records his impressions of France

Community Reviews Summary of 7 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
challenging 66%
adventurous 33%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.79

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