The Thirteen by Honoré de Balzac

The Thirteen

Honoré de Balzac

396 pages first pub 1833 (editions)

fiction classics dark slow-paced
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For readers who crave a rich and immersive tale of intrigue, deception, and the darker aspects of human nature, The Thirteen by Honoré de Balzac is a gripping and enlightening read that will keep you on the edge of your seat as it weaves a complex web of secrets, scandals, and mystery.

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Certain streets in Paris are as degraded as a man covered with infamy; also, there are noble streets, streets simply respectable, young streets on the morality of which the public has not yet formed an opinion; also cut-throat streets, streets old...

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Community Reviews

3.51
based on 37 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 100%

adventurous: 66%

dark: 66%

tense: 66%

emotional: 33%

funny: 33%

informative: 33%


Pace

33% of readers chose medium
66% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

50% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose No
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No

Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose Complicated
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose No
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No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose N/A
Yes
N/A

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