The Immoralist by André Gide

The Immoralist

André Gide with Richard Howard (Translator)

192 pages • first pub 1902 (editions)

fiction classics literary dark reflective slow-paced
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First published in 1902 and immediately assailed for its themes of omnisexual abandon and perverse aestheticism, The Immoralist is the novel that launched Andr Gide's reputation as one of France's most audacious literary stylists, a groundbreakin...

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Moods

reflective 81%
dark 45%
challenging 33%
sad 28%
emotional 25%
adventurous 13%
mysterious 9%
tense 7%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 44%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 94% | A mix: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.34

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