Justine by Marquis de Sade

Justine

Marquis de Sade

224 pages • first pub 1787 (editions)

fiction classics erotica philosophy dark reflective slow-paced

Description

Justine was the Marquis de Sade's first novella, written in 1787, whilst imprisoned for two weeks in the Bastille. Although published anonymously, de Sade was eventually indicted for blasphemy and obscenity (without trial) for the authorship of Ju...

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Community Reviews Summary of 234 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
sad 69%
tense 38%
challenging 30%
reflective 30%
emotional 15%
adventurous 7%
funny 7%

Pace

fast 42%
medium 35%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Plot: 33% | Character: 22% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 36%

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