The Paradise by Émile Zola

The Paradise

Les Rougon-Macquart #11

Émile Zola with Ernest Alfred Vizetelly (Translator)

438 pages • first pub 1883 (editions)

fiction classics literary informative slow-paced

Description

Through charm, drive, and diligent effort Octave Mouret has become the director of one of the finest new department stores in Paris, Au Bonheur des Dames. Supremely aware of the power of his position, Mouret seeks to exploit the desire that his lu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,014 reviews

Moods

emotional 54%
reflective 48%
informative 44%
challenging 25%
sad 25%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
tense 13%
adventurous 10%
dark 10%
funny 8%
relaxing 5%
mysterious 2%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 36%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.89

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