Against the Grain (A Rebours). by Joris-Karl Huysmans
Against the Grain (A Rebours).
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Joris-Karl Huysmans
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Against the Grain (A Rebours).

Joris-Karl Huysmans

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fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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Because of his extreme sensitivity to the absurd and grotesque in human affairs, the protagonist of this masterpiece of decadence has estranged himself from society and savors the most bizarre aspects of human existence in his quest for novelty. T...

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3.54
based on 1,230 reviews

Moods

reflective: 76%

challenging: 55%

dark: 29%

funny: 22%

informative: 22%

mysterious: 15%

sad: 12%

emotional: 9%

inspiring: 7%

adventurous: 5%

tense: 5%

lighthearted: 4%

relaxing: 4%

Pace

1% of readers chose fast
12% of readers chose medium
86% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose A mix
83% of readers chose Character
11% of readers chose N/A
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

15% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
63% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
63% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

94% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

78% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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