Candide by Voltaire

Candide

Voltaire

127 pages first pub 1759 (editions) user-added

fiction classics philosophy challenging reflective fast-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 15,242 reviews

Moods

adventurous 70%
funny 64%
reflective 54%
dark 24%
challenging 23%
lighthearted 23%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
inspiring 7%
sad 6%
tense 5%
emotional 4%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 20%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Plot: 34% | Character: 21% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 31% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.52

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