L'Assomoir by Émile Zola

248 pages first pub 1876 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

L'Assomoir, written by French writer Emile Zola (1840-1902) in 1877. Zola, one of the most influential writers of the literary school of naturalism and a contributor to the development of theatrical naturalism.

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Moods

dark 93%
sad 73%
emotional 53%
reflective 53%
challenging 46%
tense 36%
informative 16%
adventurous 6%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 34%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 27% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.85

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