Papà Goriot by Honoré de Balzac, Lanfranco Binni

256 pages first pub 1835 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective medium-paced
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Moods

reflective 71%
emotional 65%
sad 59%
dark 29%
challenging 23%
funny 13%
tense 9%
informative 7%
adventurous 5%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 44%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 39% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.65

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