Candide by Voltaire

Candide

Voltaire

46 pages first pub 1759 (editions)

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Unabridged English value reproduction of Candide by Voltaire, is a book that belongs on the shelf of those desiring to contemplate life. Voltaire subtly challenges the reader's complacent view of the world through extreme, and often gruesome, exag...

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Moods

adventurous 70%
funny 64%
reflective 54%
dark 25%
lighthearted 23%
challenging 21%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
inspiring 7%
sad 5%
emotional 4%
tense 4%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 72%
medium 20%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Plot: 36% | Character: 21% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.53

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