The Magnificent Meaulnes by Alain-Fournier

The Magnificent Meaulnes

Alain-Fournier with Valerie Lester (Translator)

240 pages first pub 1913 (editions)

fiction classics emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced
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When Augustin Meaulnes arrives in François' home, he changes everything. Life in the little town where they both go to school suddenly becomes far more adventurous and exciting. On one of his escapades, Meaulnes gets lost in the countryside finds ...

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Moods

mysterious 66%
reflective 54%
adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
sad 33%
dark 11%
lighthearted 11%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 9%
tense 9%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 40%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 33% | Yes: 30%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.57

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