Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert

Madame Bovary

Gustave Flaubert

400 pages • first pub 1857 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Often described as 'the perfect novel', Madame Bovary is said to have had an influence on modern fiction that is so profound it is difficult to perceive. It relates the tale of a bored and unsatisfied woman, struggling to find contentment in ninet...

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Community Reviews Summary of 15,037 reviews

Moods

reflective 60%
emotional 58%
sad 54%
dark 33%
challenging 24%
tense 18%
funny 9%
adventurous 4%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 32%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 30%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.48

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