345 pages • first pub 1925 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140180930
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This novel within a novel, concerns the relatives and teachers of a group of schoolboys who are subjected to corrupting influences both in and out of the classroom. The boys attend the Pension Azais where some are suspected of having attempted to ...
Community Reviews Summary of 465 reviews
Moods
challenging 42%
dark 23%
emotional 19%
adventurous 14%
mysterious 14%
sad 14%
tense 14%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 94% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Death, PedophiliaModerate
Suicide attempt, Adult/minor relationship, Incest
345 pages • first pub 1925 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140180930
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This novel within a novel, concerns the relatives and teachers of a group of schoolboys who are subjected to corrupting influences both in and out of the classroom. The boys attend the Pension Azais where some are suspected of having attempted to ...
Community Reviews Summary of 465 reviews
Moods
challenging 42%
dark 23%
emotional 19%
adventurous 14%
mysterious 14%
sad 14%
tense 14%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 94% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Death, PedophiliaModerate
Suicide attempt, Adult/minor relationship, Incest