Sarrasine by

58 pages first pub 1830 (view editions)

fiction classics short stories emotional reflective medium-paced
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As the action of this short but intricately plotted novella begins, the narrator is attending an evening reception given by Count and Countess de Lanty. The narrator has a very pessimistic if not fatalistic view of life. For example, he sees many ...

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Community Reviews

3.48
based on 330 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 56%

dark: 37%

adventurous: 31%

reflective: 31%

funny: 18%

tense: 18%

challenging: 12%

emotional: 12%

sad: 12%

inspiring: 6%

relaxing: 6%


Pace

55% of readers chose fast
44% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

40% of readers chose Plot
33% of readers chose A mix
26% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

20% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

23% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
53% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

76% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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