Les Liaisons dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos

Les Liaisons dangereuses

Pierre Choderlos de Laclos

494 pages first pub 1782 (editions)

fiction classics literary dark slow-paced
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Readers who relish cunning psychological dramas and morally complex narratives set against the backdrop of aristocratic decadence will find this classic's exploration of manipulation and revenge irresistibly provocative.

Community Reviews

3.95
based on 3,875 reviews

Moods

dark: 61%

tense: 39%

funny: 32%

emotional: 31%

reflective: 31%

challenging: 25%

adventurous: 17%

sad: 16%

mysterious: 14%

lighthearted: 8%

informative: 2%

relaxing: 2%

inspiring: 1%


Pace

8% of readers chose fast
37% of readers chose medium
53% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
37% of readers chose A mix
55% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

36% of readers chose Yes
34% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
75% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

91% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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