The Devil in the Flesh by Raymond Radiguet

The Devil in the Flesh

Raymond Radiguet with A. M. Sheridan Smith (Translator)

160 pages first pub 1921 (editions)

fiction classics romance reflective medium-paced

Description

The tragic and complicated French romance about a teenage boy who seduces the wife of a soldier during World War I--and one of the most startling literary debuts of all time A Penguin Classic As the First World War reaches its final year, an illic...

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Community Reviews Summary of 325 reviews

Moods

emotional 67%
reflective 64%
sad 46%
dark 39%
tense 28%
challenging 10%
funny 7%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 43%
fast 31%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.52

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