The Paradise by Émile Zola

The Paradise

Les Rougon-Macquart #11

Émile Zola with Ernest Alfred Vizetelly (Translator)

438 pages • first pub 1883 (editions)

fiction classics literary informative slow-paced
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Through charm, drive, and diligent effort Octave Mouret has become the director of one of the finest new department stores in Paris, Au Bonheur des Dames. Supremely aware of the power of his position, Mouret seeks to exploit the desire that his lu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,224 reviews

Moods

emotional 52%
reflective 49%
informative 46%
sad 25%
challenging 21%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 15%
lighthearted 14%
tense 13%
adventurous 10%
dark 9%
funny 8%
relaxing 5%
mysterious 2%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 35%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.87

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