The Charterhouse of Parma by Stendhal

The Charterhouse of Parma

Stendhal with Richard Howard (Translator)

560 pages • first pub 1839 (editions)

fiction classics challenging slow-paced
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Richard Howard's exuberant and definitive rendition of Stendhal's stirring tale has brought about the rediscovery of this classic by modern readers. Stendhal narrates a young aristocrat's adventures in Napoleon's army and in the court of Parma, il...

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Community Reviews Summary of 615 reviews

Moods

adventurous 58%
challenging 54%
emotional 33%
reflective 29%
tense 29%
funny 12%
informative 12%
mysterious 12%
sad 12%
dark 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

slow 82%
medium 14%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 38% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.44

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