Bel-Ami (100 Copy Collector's Edition) by Guy de Maupassant

Bel-Ami (100 Copy Collector's Edition)

Guy de Maupassant

144 pages first pub 1885 (editions)

fiction classics challenging dark tense medium-paced

Description

Georges Duroy grew up a peasant, but now has the opportunity to rise to the upper-middle class. After spending three years in the military, Duroy starts a career as a journalist, making connections with politicians who provide him with confidentia...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,565 reviews

Moods

reflective 59%
dark 32%
challenging 28%
tense 25%
adventurous 24%
emotional 18%
funny 17%
informative 14%
mysterious 13%
lighthearted 12%
sad 10%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 28%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.63

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