The Earth by Douglas Parmée, Émile Zola

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When Jean Macquart arrives in the peasant community of Beauce, where farmers have worked the same land for generations, he quickly finds himself involved in the corrupt affairs of the local Fouan family. Aging and Lear-like, Old Man Fouan has deci...

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Community Reviews Summary of 92 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
sad 75%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
funny 37%
reflective 37%
tense 37%
informative 25%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.03

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