The Charterhouse of Parma by Stendhal

The Charterhouse of Parma

Stendhal with C.K. Scott Moncrieff (Translator), Marie-Henri Beyle

443 pages • first pub 1839 (editions)

fiction classics challenging slow-paced

Description

The Charterhouse of Parma tells the story of the young Italian nobleman Fabrice del Dongo and his adventures from his birth in 1798 to his death in 1829 (?). Fabrice's early years are spent in his family's castle on Lake Como, while most of the no...

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Community Reviews Summary of 468 reviews

Moods

adventurous 52%
challenging 52%
emotional 41%
reflective 35%
tense 35%
funny 17%
informative 17%
sad 17%
dark 11%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%

Pace

slow 78%
medium 15%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 42% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.45

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