Justine, or the Misfortunes of Virtue by John Phillips, Marquis de Sade

Justine, or the Misfortunes of Virtue

John Phillips, Marquis de Sade

264 pages • first pub 1787 (editions)

fiction classics erotica philosophy dark reflective slow-paced
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'I have become whore through kindness and libertine through virtue.'Orphaned and penniless at the age of twelve, the beautiful and devout Justine embarks upon her remarkable odyssey. Her steadfast faith and naive trust in everyone she meets destin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 268 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
sad 61%
challenging 33%
tense 33%
reflective 28%
emotional 19%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%

Pace

slow 40%
fast 31%
medium 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 42% | A mix: 35% | Character: 14% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6%

Average rating

2.96

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