La Peau de chagrin by Honoré de Balzac

148 pages first pub 1831 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

Le jeune aristocrate Rapha l de Valentin, apr s avoir perdu toute sa fortune pour payer les dettes de son p re, a l'intention de se suicider. Il rentre par hasard chez un antiquaire, o un vieil homme lui montre alors une peau de chagrin ayant le ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 223 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
dark 50%
challenging 40%
mysterious 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 10%
emotional 10%
informative 10%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.43

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