Les Diaboliques (The She-Devils) by Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly

Les Diaboliques (The She-Devils)

Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly

384 pages first pub 1874 (editions)

fiction classics short stories dark reflective slow-paced
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First published in 1874, Les Diaboliques caused an uproar and all the copies of the book were seized on the orders of the Ministry of Justice as the book was a danger to public morality. In Les Diaboliques there are six tales of female temptresses...

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3.4
based on 137 reviews

Moods

dark: 100%

mysterious: 66%

adventurous: 33%

challenging: 33%

reflective: 25%

tense: 25%

inspiring: 16%

sad: 16%

emotional: 8%

funny: 8%


Pace

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12% of readers chose A mix
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Strong character development?

28% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose No
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Loveable characters?

42% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
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Diverse cast of characters?

42% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

42% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
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