Dead Men Tell No Tales by Émile Zola

Dead Men Tell No Tales

Émile Zola with Douglas Parmée (Translator)

379 pages first pub 1877 (editions)

fiction classics short stories dark medium-paced
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In contrast with the epic scope of the Rougon-Macquart novels, Zola's short stories are concerned with the everyday aspects of human existence and the interests of ordinary people. From the cruel irony of "Captain Burle" to the Rabelaisian exubera...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 100%
emotional 50%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.03

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