Abbe Mouret's Transgression by Émile Zola

Abbe Mouret's Transgression

Les Rougon-Macquart #5

Émile Zola

286 pages first pub 1875 (editions)

fiction classics literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

As La Teuse entered the church she rested her broom and feather-brush against the altar. She was late, as she had that day began her half-yearly wash. Limping more than ever in her haste and hustling the benches, she went down the church to ring t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 85 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
reflective 55%
dark 33%
mysterious 22%
sad 22%
challenging 11%
informative 11%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 11%

Pace

slow 88%
medium 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.4

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