Tegen de keer by Jan Siebelink, Joris-Karl Huysmans

Tegen de keer

Jan Siebelink, Joris-Karl Huysmans

300 pages • first pub 1884 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

De vermogende hedonist hertog Jean Floressas des Esseintes verwerpt de maatschappij en verafschuwt de mensheid. Hij trekt zich terug in zijn afgezonderde landhuis en realiseert daarin al zijn extravagante droomwensen. Op indrukwekkende wijze besch...

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Community Reviews Summary of 718 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
challenging 52%
dark 28%
funny 28%
informative 23%
inspiring 13%
mysterious 13%
emotional 10%
sad 8%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 78%
medium 19%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | N/A: 10% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.54

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