The Princesse de Cleves by Madame de La Fayette

The Princesse de Cleves

Madame de La Fayette with Robin Buss (Translator)

192 pages • first pub 1678 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective slow-paced
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Set towards the end of the reign of Henry II of France, The Princesse de Cleves (1678) tells of the unspoken, unrequited love between the fair, noble Mme de Cleves, who is married to a loyal and faithful man, and the Duc de Nemours, a handsome man...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,438 reviews

Moods

emotional 59%
reflective 57%
sad 30%
challenging 21%
inspiring 13%
informative 11%
lighthearted 11%
funny 9%
relaxing 6%
tense 5%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 3%
adventurous 2%
dark 1%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 33%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 31% | No: 28% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.18

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