Justine, Philosophy in the Bedroom, and Other Writings by Marquis de Sade

Justine, Philosophy in the Bedroom, and Other Writings

Marquis de Sade

784 pages first pub 1791 (editions)

fiction classics erotica philosophy dark funny medium-paced
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No other writer has so scandalized proper society as the Marquis de Sade, but despite the deliberate destruction of over three-quarters of his work, Sade remains a major figure in the history of ideas. His influence on some of the greatest minds o...

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3.38
based on 194 reviews

Moods

dark: 100%

challenging: 57%

tense: 57%

informative: 42%

reflective: 42%

sad: 42%

emotional: 28%

adventurous: 14%


Pace

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85% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

20% of readers chose Plot
20% of readers chose A mix
60% of readers chose Character
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Strong character development?

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80% of readers chose No
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Loveable characters?

20% of readers chose Complicated
80% of readers chose No
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Diverse cast of characters?

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80% of readers chose No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
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