Zazie in the Metro by Raymond Queneau

Zazie in the Metro

Raymond Queneau with Barbara Wright (Translator), Gilbert Adair (Contributor)

156 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)

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Impish, foul-mouthed Zazie arrives in Paris from the country to stay with Gabriel, her female-impersonator uncle. All she really wants to do is ride the metro, but finding it shut because of a strike, Zazie looks for other means of amusement and i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 569 reviews

Moods

funny 87%
lighthearted 59%
adventurous 43%
challenging 15%
dark 12%
reflective 12%
relaxing 12%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 3%
tense 3%

Pace

fast 74%
medium 20%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.48

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