Manon Lescaut by Abbé Prévost, Abbé Prévost

272 pages first pub 1731 (editions)

fiction classics romance dark tense fast-paced

Description

Antoine Fran ois Pr vost (Antoine Fran ois Pr vost d'Exiles) (1697-1763), usually known simply as the Abb Pr vost, was a French author and novelist. In 1713 he became a novice of the order in Paris, pursuing his studies at the same time at the co...

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Community Reviews Summary of 712 reviews

Moods

adventurous 60%
emotional 56%
sad 38%
reflective 30%
tense 23%
dark 20%
funny 15%
challenging 12%
informative 9%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
hopeful 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 39%
fast 31%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.13

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