Le Cid by Pierre Corneille

Le Cid

Pierre Corneille

188 pages • first pub 1636 (editions)

fiction classics play reflective sad fast-paced

Description

Dans une Espagne médiévale, héroïque, éclatante, deux jeunes gens se déchirent et s'adorent. Pour laver un affront, Rodrigue tue le père de Chimène. L'honneur et le devoir exigent la vengeance et la haine, mais elle aime éperdument cet assassin. U...

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Community Reviews Summary of 240 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
tense 43%
sad 37%
challenging 25%
hopeful 25%
reflective 25%
adventurous 12%
dark 12%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%
lighthearted 6%

Pace

fast 73%
medium 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.32

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