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416 pages • first pub 1885 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
Guy de Maupassant's scandalous tale of an opportunistic young man corrupted by the allure of power, "Bel-Ami" is translated with an introduction by Douglas Parmee in "Penguin Classics". Young, attractive and very ambitious, George Duroy, known to ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,264 reviews
Moods
tense 33%
dark 28%
challenging 23%
emotional 23%
adventurous 21%
funny 18%
lighthearted 13%
mysterious 11%
informative 10%
sad 9%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Misogyny, InfidelityModerate
Antisemitism, Violence, ColonisationMinor
Suicide attempt, Death, Alcohol
416 pages • first pub 1885 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Guy de Maupassant's scandalous tale of an opportunistic young man corrupted by the allure of power, "Bel-Ami" is translated with an introduction by Douglas Parmee in "Penguin Classics". Young, attractive and very ambitious, George Duroy, known to ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,264 reviews
Moods
tense 33%
dark 28%
challenging 23%
emotional 23%
adventurous 21%
funny 18%
lighthearted 13%
mysterious 11%
informative 10%
sad 9%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Misogyny, InfidelityModerate
Antisemitism, Violence, ColonisationMinor
Suicide attempt, Death, Alcohol