Tegen de keer by Joris-Karl Huysmans

Tegen de keer

Joris-Karl Huysmans with Jan Siebelink

300 pages first pub 1884 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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De vermogende hedonist hertog Jean Floressas des Esseintes verwerpt de maatschappij en verafschuwt de mensheid. Hij trekt zich terug in zijn afgezonderde landhuis en realiseert daarin al zijn extravagante droomwensen. Op indrukwekkende wijze besch...

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Community Reviews Summary of 900 reviews

Moods

reflective 74%
challenging 50%
dark 25%
funny 22%
informative 22%
mysterious 14%
sad 10%
emotional 8%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 83%
medium 15%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | N/A: 14% | A mix: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 96% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.53

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