La Religieuse by Denis Diderot

La Religieuse

Denis Diderot

320 pages first pub 1796 (editions)

fiction classics reflective medium-paced

Description

Un de ses amis, le marquis de Croismare, s'étant intéressé au sort d'une jeune femme qui demandait à sortir du couvent où elle avait été placée contre son gré, Diderot eut l'idée facétieuse, en 1760, de lui adresser des lettres prétendument écrite...

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Community Reviews Summary of 394 reviews

Moods

dark 74%
reflective 59%
sad 55%
emotional 37%
challenging 25%
tense 25%
mysterious 18%
informative 14%
funny 11%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 30%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 38% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 24% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.51

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