506 pages • first pub 1887 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
When Jean Macquart arrives in the peasant community of Beauce, where farmers have worked the same land for generations, he quickly finds himself involved in the corrupt affairs of the local Fouan family. Aging and Lear-like, Old Man Fouan has deci...
Community Reviews Summary of 74 reviews
Moods
sad 71%
challenging 57%
emotional 42%
funny 42%
reflective 42%
tense 42%
informative 28%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 28%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Rape, ViolenceModerate
Ableism, Incest
506 pages • first pub 1887 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When Jean Macquart arrives in the peasant community of Beauce, where farmers have worked the same land for generations, he quickly finds himself involved in the corrupt affairs of the local Fouan family. Aging and Lear-like, Old Man Fouan has deci...
Community Reviews Summary of 74 reviews
Moods
sad 71%
challenging 57%
emotional 42%
funny 42%
reflective 42%
tense 42%
informative 28%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 28%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Rape, ViolenceModerate
Ableism, Incest