The Devil's Pool by George Sand

The Devil's Pool

George Sand with Andrew Brown (Translator)

121 pages • first pub 1846 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous dark slow-paced
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The Devil's Pool is one of a group of pastoral novels inspired by the countryside of Nohant in Berry, where George Sand grew up. These novels are simple stories of country life, in which Sand records local customs and manners, depicting a timeless...

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Community Reviews Summary of 323 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 62%
reflective 33%
relaxing 29%
adventurous 22%
hopeful 22%
informative 22%
mysterious 11%
challenging 7%
sad 7%
tense 7%
dark 3%
emotional 3%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 43%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 73% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.06

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