The Magnificent Meaulnes (Le Grand Meaulnes) by Henri Alain-Fournier

The Magnificent Meaulnes (Le Grand Meaulnes)

Henri Alain-Fournier with Valerie Lester (Translator)

fiction classics emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

240 pages | first published 1913

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When Augustin Meaulnes arrives in François' home, he changes everything. Life in the little town where they both go to school suddenly becomes far more adventurous and exciting. On one of his escapades, Meaulnes gets lost in the countryside finds ...
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Summary of 559 reviews

Moods

mysterious 69%
reflective 61%
adventurous 53%
emotional 50%
sad 26%
relaxing 19%
lighthearted 15%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
challenging 7%
dark 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 37%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.58

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