The Charterhouse of Parma by Stendhal

The Charterhouse of Parma

Stendhal with Robert Andrew Parker, Richard Howard

532 pages first pub 1839 (editions)

fiction classics challenging slow-paced

Description

Richard Howard's exuberant and definitive rendition of Stendhal's stirring tale has brought about the rediscovery of this classic by modern readers. Stendhal narrates a young aristocrat's adventures in Napoleon's army and in the court of Parma, il...

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Community Reviews Summary of 402 reviews

Moods

challenging 55%
emotional 44%
reflective 44%
adventurous 33%
funny 22%
informative 22%
sad 22%
tense 22%
inspiring 11%

Pace

slow 90%
medium 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 42% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | Yes: 42%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.41

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