178 pages • first pub 1938 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811220309
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 25 March 2013
Description
Nausea is the story of Antoine Roquentin, a French writer who is horrified at his own existence. In impressionistic, diary form he ruthlessly catalogs his every feeling and sensation. His thoughts culminate in a pervasive, overpowering feeling of ...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,505 reviews
Moods
dark 67%
challenging 48%
sad 27%
emotional 24%
tense 22%
mysterious 11%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 3%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
Pace
medium 22%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | N/A: 4% | A mix: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 28% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Adult/minor relationship, PedophiliaModerate
Racism, Body horror, Child abuseMinor
Violence, Rape, Suicidal thoughts
178 pages • first pub 1938 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811220309
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 25 March 2013
Description
Nausea is the story of Antoine Roquentin, a French writer who is horrified at his own existence. In impressionistic, diary form he ruthlessly catalogs his every feeling and sensation. His thoughts culminate in a pervasive, overpowering feeling of ...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,505 reviews
Moods
dark 67%
challenging 48%
sad 27%
emotional 24%
tense 22%
mysterious 11%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 3%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
Pace
medium 22%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | N/A: 4% | A mix: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 28% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Adult/minor relationship, PedophiliaModerate
Racism, Body horror, Child abuseMinor
Violence, Rape, Suicidal thoughts