City of Ladies by Christine de Pizan

City of Ladies

Christine de Pizan

144 pages • first pub 1405 (editions)

fiction classics feminism historical challenging informative inspiring slow-paced

Description

Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enrich...

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Community Reviews Summary of 402 reviews

Moods

informative 70%
reflective 70%
challenging 48%
inspiring 48%
funny 11%
sad 11%
dark 7%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 30%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 58% | Character: 29% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

N/A: 38% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 11% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 29% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 23% | It's complicated: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

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