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The Red and the Black by Stendhal

junyan's review

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5.0

Julien is me. I’m Julien.

cle_mrl's review against another edition

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ok j’avoue j’ai écouté le livre audio

suchasuckerforbooks's review

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Первая треть истории чем-то напоминает "Мартин Иден". Знаю, что и в этой книге должен быть
трагический конец
. Я только хотела узнать, как именно все сложится в итоге, но мне в процессе стало настолько скучно, даже с аудиокнигой, что я решила, что оно того не стоит.

lemonbugs's review against another edition

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challenging fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

The last page was the only part that was enjoyable. Aside from that all the characters are deeply annoying and the women are SO BLUNT, you could resume them in one singular adjective. The paragraphs feel like they don't match at all and I felt lost throughout the entire thing. Would not recommend.

kord's review

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challenging slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No

1.25

apleiades17's review

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5.0

"Love creates equalities, it doesn't search for them."

no30's review

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challenging emotional funny reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

neila3's review against another edition

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medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

i enjoyed this. i dont understand why ppl are complaining of it being wordy... its almost not wordy enough for me.. 
the first time ive heard of stendhal's the red and the black was from neitzsche, i expected the not only to be ''wordy'' but also plotless and philosophical.
at the begining i was imbivalent as to how i felt about julien, he wasnt the most likeable person which is understandable considering his upbringing, i loved reading about the relationship between him and madame de renal. like most ppl i found the second book more complelling its in the second book that you really see julien changing, giving in, you see more and more clearly the self hatred behind all that idealism, he is complexe irrational he strives and he loves, he is pained and he causes pain. 
in the last part where is going to get excuted his meditations on god and religion are beautiful

keepthisholykiss's review against another edition

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adventurous tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

billie_yankie's review against another edition

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funny reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This was satire and you can't convince me otherwise.