#47 in Contemporary fiction
Bel-Ami
- 412
- Pages
- about 8 h
- Reading time
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About the book
Bel-Ami is the second novel by French author Guy de Maupassant, published in 1885; an English translation titled Bel Ami, or, The History of a Scoundrel: A Novel first appeared in 1903.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.4 across 100 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 35% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Contemporary fiction average of 7.6. That is how 7.5 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 7.2 | 10 | 10% |
| Hardcover | 7.5 | 90 | 90% |
Frequently asked
What is Bel-Ami rated?
7.5 out of 10, from 100 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is Bel-Ami worth reading?
Readers give it 7.5/10 from 100 ratings, which puts it ahead of 15 % of the Contemporary fiction shelf.
How long does it take to read Bel-Ami?
About 8 hours at an average reading pace — 412 pages.
Where does Bel-Ami rank?
#47 in Contemporary fiction on the current snapshot.
How long is Bel-Ami?
It has 412 pages — longer than 54% of the ranked books in Contemporary fiction.
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