The Confession of a Child of the Century by Alfred de Musset

The Confession of a Child of the Century

Alfred de Musset with David Coward (Translator)

275 pages first pub 1836 (editions)

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Inspired by his scandalous real-life affair with the flamboyant woman who called herself George Sand, Alfred de Musset's Confession is a searingly honest, passionate account of a young man's rite of passage. It tells the story of Octave, desperate...

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Community Reviews Summary of 108 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
sad 63%
dark 45%
reflective 45%
challenging 27%
tense 27%
adventurous 9%
funny 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 9%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 36%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.48

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