Mademoiselle de Scudéri by E.T.A. Hoffmann

Mademoiselle de Scudéri

E.T.A. Hoffmann with Andrew Brown (Translator)

128 pages first pub 1819 (editions)

fiction classics crime literary dark mysterious medium-paced
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As Paris is shaken by a spate of murderous robberies, the aristocratic Mademoiselle de Scudéri pens a poem to poke fun at the cowardly lovers who now fear to go out at night to see their mistresses. But when she receives an unexpected visit from a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 455 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
dark 59%
adventurous 40%
tense 31%
emotional 19%
hopeful 12%
challenging 8%
funny 8%
informative 8%
sad 7%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 35%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 32% | Character: 8% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 34% | No: 30% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.21

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