The Red and the Black (Modern Library Classics) in James Mustich's 1000 Books to Read Before You Die

Jan 11, 2020 Jon Nakapalau rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Julien Sorel is a young man who is bound by social convention: he observes his 'betters' on the periphery of 'begrudging interaction' (his talents are needed by the upper class - but he must always remember his place). After several torrid affairs with upper class ladies he is dispatched on a secret mission does Julien begin to understand how love is often a game (jeu d'amour) that has ulterior motives that involve position and appearances. While there was much I did not understand (this period ...more

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Mar 03, 2008 Laura rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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This is a historical psychological novel in two volumes by Stendhal, published in 1830.[1] It chronicles the attempts of a provincial young man to rise socially beyond his modest upbringing through a combination of talent, hard work, deception, and hypocrisy. He ultimately allows his passions to betray him.

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Jun 06, 2015 Bryan--The Bee’s Knees rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Bon. Ce n'est pas magnifique, mais très bon. La deuxième partie semble très long et étiré. Très melodramatique, mais ce roman du 19e siècle est pas? Je recommande encore.

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Aug 24, 2025 Kimberly rated it liked it · review of another edition

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I liked it; I didn't like it; I liked it, I didn't like it. I switched back and forth several times while reading this book. For certain, I can say that there was not any character that I particularly liked - it is a satire, afterall. ...more

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Jul 27, 2022 Christina rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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I didn’t like this so much until the end. This cat Julian fools around with uptown chics and gets burned. Sound familiar? I’m talking to you Great Gatsby. Pretty, pretty, good.

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