192 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811200219
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 19 January 1966
Description
Cocteau’s novel Les Enfants terribles, which was first published in 1929, holds an undisputed place among the classics of modern fiction. Written in a French style that long defied successful translation – Cocteau was always a poet no matter what ...
Community Reviews Summary of 444 reviews
Moods
mysterious 48%
challenging 30%
emotional 28%
sad 28%
tense 28%
reflective 23%
adventurous 10%
funny 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 29%
medium 29%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 11% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 32% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2%Average rating
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Suicide, Death of parent
192 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811200219
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 19 January 1966
Description
Cocteau’s novel Les Enfants terribles, which was first published in 1929, holds an undisputed place among the classics of modern fiction. Written in a French style that long defied successful translation – Cocteau was always a poet no matter what ...
Community Reviews Summary of 444 reviews
Moods
mysterious 48%
challenging 30%
emotional 28%
sad 28%
tense 28%
reflective 23%
adventurous 10%
funny 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 29%
medium 29%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 11% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 32% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Death of parent