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227 pages • first pub 1938 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141185491
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 05 March 2020
Description
Nausea is the story of Antoine Roquentin, a French writer who is horrified at his own existence. In impressionistic, diary form he ruthlessly catalogues his every feeling and sensation about the world and people around him.His thoughts culminate i...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,762 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
challenging 50%
emotional 25%
sad 25%
tense 20%
mysterious 14%
inspiring 7%
informative 4%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 29%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 3% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 32% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, PedophiliaModerate
Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Self harmMinor
Violence, Rape227 pages • first pub 1938 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141185491
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 05 March 2020
Description
Nausea is the story of Antoine Roquentin, a French writer who is horrified at his own existence. In impressionistic, diary form he ruthlessly catalogues his every feeling and sensation about the world and people around him.His thoughts culminate i...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,762 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
challenging 50%
emotional 25%
sad 25%
tense 20%
mysterious 14%
inspiring 7%
informative 4%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 29%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 3% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 32% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, PedophiliaModerate
Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Self harmMinor
Violence, Rape