The French Lieutenant's Woman by John Fowles

The French Lieutenant's Woman

John Fowles

480 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction classics historical romance challenging reflective slow-paced
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For readers who revel in the complexities of the human experience, The French Lieutenant's Woman by John Fowles is a captivating and intriguing tale that will sweep you away with its richly nuanced exploration of love, morality, and the constraints of societal expectations in the Victorian era.

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Perhaps the most beloved of John Fowles's internationally bestselling works, The French Lieutenant's Woman is a feat of seductive storytelling that effectively invents anew the Victorian novel. "Filled with enchanting mysteries and magically eroti...

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Community Reviews

3.75
based on 3,532 reviews

Moods

reflective: 79%

emotional: 52%

challenging: 38%

mysterious: 38%

sad: 32%

dark: 20%

tense: 17%

informative: 14%

funny: 12%

adventurous: 8%

inspiring: 7%

hopeful: 6%

lighthearted: 3%

relaxing: 2%


Pace

1% of readers chose fast
46% of readers chose medium
52% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
37% of readers chose A mix
55% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

52% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

17% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
43% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
81% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

92% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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