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192 pages • first pub 1731 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140445596
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 26 September 1991
Description
When the young Chevalier des Grieux first sets eyes on the exquisitely beautiful and charming Manon Lescaut they fall passionately in love. But his happiness turns to bitter despair when he discovers that Manon is mercenary and immoral, and has ta...
Community Reviews Summary of 855 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
sad 38%
reflective 31%
tense 22%
dark 16%
challenging 13%
funny 13%
informative 7%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 41% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 43% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
InfidelityMinor
Colonisation, Racism
192 pages • first pub 1731 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140445596
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 26 September 1991
Description
When the young Chevalier des Grieux first sets eyes on the exquisitely beautiful and charming Manon Lescaut they fall passionately in love. But his happiness turns to bitter despair when he discovers that Manon is mercenary and immoral, and has ta...
Community Reviews Summary of 855 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
sad 38%
reflective 31%
tense 22%
dark 16%
challenging 13%
funny 13%
informative 7%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 41% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 43% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
InfidelityMinor
Colonisation, Racism