The Conquest of Plassans by Patrick McGuinness, Émile Zola, Helen Constantine

352 pages first pub 1874 (editions)

fiction classics literary reflective slow-paced
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'Abbe Faujas has arrived ' The arrival of Abbe Faujas in the provincial town of Plassans has profound consequences for the community, and for the family of Franois Mouret in particular. Faujas and his mother come to lodge with Franois, his wife Ma...

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Community Reviews Summary of 150 reviews

Moods

dark 68%
reflective 47%
sad 42%
emotional 36%
funny 21%
tense 21%
challenging 10%
mysterious 10%
adventurous 5%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 33% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.89

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