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adelekittey's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
rhubarb_the_herb's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Love this book.
Did not really read it from an analytical perspective so I cant talk about that but it was well written and engaging. I read l'assommoir after. I would recommend you read this one and l'assommoir close to each other, they pair well (this is a 'sequel' to l'assommoir).
This was the first Zola book I read and it hooked me in. The George Holden translation is also really good.
The imagery at the end HAUNTED me. In a good way though.
Did not really read it from an analytical perspective so I cant talk about that but it was well written and engaging. I read l'assommoir after. I would recommend you read this one and l'assommoir close to each other, they pair well (this is a 'sequel' to l'assommoir).
This was the first Zola book I read and it hooked me in. The George Holden translation is also really good.
The imagery at the end HAUNTED me. In a good way though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Terminal illness
Moderate: Murder, Blood, and Sexual content
Minor: Child death and Death
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