The Prisoner and The Fugitive by Marcel Proust

692 pages first pub 1925 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The Prisoner and The Fugitive fulfill Swann’s much earlier warning to Marcel: ‘Though the subjection of the woman may briefly allay the jealousy of the man, it eventually makes it even more demanding’, as Marcel and Albertine are locked in a cycle...

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Community Reviews Summary of 111 reviews

Moods

challenging 85%
reflective 85%
emotional 28%
dark 14%
sad 14%

Pace

slow 85%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

4.38

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