Candide or Optimism
Voltaire
literary fiction
satirical novel
past tense
third limited POV
~191 pp
A propulsive and dark literary fiction. Expect minimal worldbuilding, dense, literary prose. Plot-driven and action-forward. Contains notable violence, romance, humor, sexual content.
Matched by vibe, pacing, tone, and feel — not just genre.
| Word count | 47,870 |
| Page count | ~191 pp |
| Prologue | — |
| Epilogue | — |
| Tense | past |
| POV | third limited |