Zazie dans le métro by Ferrante Ferranti, Raymond Queneau

Zazie dans le métro

Ferrante Ferranti, Raymond Queneau

286 pages first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction classics literary funny fast-paced

Description

Zazie is a sassy, cynical, foulmouthed little girl who arrives in Paris to visit her uncle, a female impersonator. What Zazie really wants is to ride the Metro. Alas, the Metro workers are on strike, so our little heroine goes off on her own in se...

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Community Reviews Summary of 471 reviews

Moods

funny 85%
lighthearted 66%
adventurous 42%
reflective 14%
challenging 9%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 9%
dark 4%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 21%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 43% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 35% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.49

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