Pot-Bouille by Émile Zola

538 pages first pub 1882 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

L'histoire d'un immeuble dans le Paris embelli, policé, moralisé, rentabilisé par la révolution haussmannienne. Le propriétaire, les locataires, le terrible concierge, des employés «résignés comme des chevaux de manège», un architecte qui trompe s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 101 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
funny 66%
dark 50%
lighthearted 33%
informative 16%
mysterious 16%
sad 16%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.7

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