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1884
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Summary
Mathilde Loisel borrows a glamorous diamond necklace to attend a high-society ball, only to lose it and spend ten grueling years of poverty paying for its replacement before learning the devastating truth.
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0.8 / 5
Lighthearted
Narrative Pacing
0.7 / 5
Contemplative
Literary Style
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Direct & Minimalist
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Realistic / Mimetic
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