344 pages • first pub 1867 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9782070418008
Format: Paperback
Language: French
Publisher: Folio
Publication date: 01 May 2001
Description
Emile Zola was a French novelist who wrote in the school of naturalism and is noted for his work in revolutionizing France. The Rougon-Macquart series brought Zola literary fame and is considered his life work. It took 25 years to finish the 20 vo...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,331 reviews
Moods
tense 67%
emotional 34%
sad 27%
reflective 24%
mysterious 20%
challenging 18%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Domestic abuse, Animal crueltyModerate
Suicide, Miscarriage, IncestMinor
Racism
344 pages • first pub 1867 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9782070418008
Format: Paperback
Language: French
Publisher: Folio
Publication date: 01 May 2001
Description
Emile Zola was a French novelist who wrote in the school of naturalism and is noted for his work in revolutionizing France. The Rougon-Macquart series brought Zola literary fame and is considered his life work. It took 25 years to finish the 20 vo...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,331 reviews
Moods
tense 67%
emotional 34%
sad 27%
reflective 24%
mysterious 20%
challenging 18%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Domestic abuse, Animal crueltyModerate
Suicide, Miscarriage, IncestMinor
Racism