464 pages • first pub 1890 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140449631
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 29 January 2008
Description
His haunting, impressionistic study of a man's slow corruption by jealousy, Emile Zola's The Beast Within (La Bete Humaine) is translated from the French with an introduction and notes by Roger Whitehouse in Penguin Classics.Roubaud is consumed by...
Community Reviews Summary of 398 reviews
Moods
tense 74%
reflective 32%
mysterious 29%
adventurous 19%
informative 19%
challenging 16%
sad 16%
emotional 12%
inspiring 3%
Pace
slow 43%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 42% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 35% | Yes: 15%Loveable characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuseModerate
Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual contentMinor
Incest
464 pages • first pub 1890 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140449631
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 29 January 2008
Description
His haunting, impressionistic study of a man's slow corruption by jealousy, Emile Zola's The Beast Within (La Bete Humaine) is translated from the French with an introduction and notes by Roger Whitehouse in Penguin Classics.Roubaud is consumed by...
Community Reviews Summary of 398 reviews
Moods
tense 74%
reflective 32%
mysterious 29%
adventurous 19%
informative 19%
challenging 16%
sad 16%
emotional 12%
inspiring 3%
Pace
slow 43%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 42% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 35% | Yes: 15%Loveable characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuseModerate
Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual contentMinor
Incest