Doctor Pascal by Émile Zola

531 pages first pub 1893 (editions)

fiction classics literary dark reflective slow-paced

Description

Doctor Pascal is the twentieth and final novel of the Rougon-Macquart series by Emile Zola. This volume serves in many respects as an epilogue to the series -- but it's also a fine tale in its own right. Doctor Pascal, approaching old age, looks b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 66%
dark 33%
informative 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.49

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