Colomba by Prosper Mérimée

174 pages first pub 1840 (editions) user-added

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Colomba by Prosper Mérimée is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that will captivate readers who appreciate complex moral dilemmas, family loyalty, and the struggle between personal vendetta and justice, making it a perfect fit for those who enjoy character-driven stories with a strong sense of atmosphere and historical depth.

Description

Through the lens of historical fiction, the novella examines the Corsican vendetta. In the story, Orso is forced to consider whether he should avenge the death of his father, apparently perpetrated by the Barricini family. An Englishwoman, Lydia N...

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Community Reviews

3.52
based on 81 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 77%

tense: 66%

dark: 22%

emotional: 22%

reflective: 22%

challenging: 11%

funny: 11%

informative: 11%

inspiring: 11%

lighthearted: 11%

mysterious: 11%

sad: 11%


Pace

37% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

16% of readers chose Plot
66% of readers chose A mix
16% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
16% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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