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stephanierose11's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Dementia, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Physical abuse, Violence, Cursing, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness
currerbellz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Child death, Toxic relationship, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
jihyeeroy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
En outre, les personnages étaient si bien construits et détaillés que leur vraisemblance rendait leur chute d’autant plus émouvante, puisque ces gens auraient pu être n’importe qui à cette époque. Ce sont indubitablement de bonnes personnes contre qui la malchance est venue s’acharner. La dynamique changeante entre les personnages est également riche en symbolisme, passant de la symbiose au mutualisme pour finalement aboutir à un parasitisme épouvantable (Lanthier avec les Coupeau et les Poisson). Zola nous peint alors un portrait dur et cru, mais avec une sensibilité qui en fait une œuvre d’envergure. En effet, j’ai vécu le bonheur, la douleur, la déchéance et la folie en tandem avec les personnages tant l’écriture de Zola permettait l’immersion.
Il faut s’armer de patience pour s’engager dans cette lecture, mais elle en vaut le temps !
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
cauchy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Alcohol, Child death, and Alcoholism
ran_sophia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Violence
Minor: Infidelity and Religious bigotry
clemence16maya's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, and Alcoholism