The Age of Reason by Jean-Paul Sartre

408 pages first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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Description

Set in France during the days immediately before World War II, this is the story of Mathieu, a French professor of philosophy obsessed with the idea of freedom. Translated from the French by Eric Sutton.

Community Reviews Summary of 531 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
challenging 39%
dark 39%
emotional 21%
tense 21%
sad 18%
funny 12%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 47%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 22% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 38%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.88

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