The Paradise by Émile Zola

438 pages first pub 1883 (view editions)

fiction classics literary informative slow-paced
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Through charm, drive, and diligent effort Octave Mouret has become the director of one of the finest new department stores in Paris, Au Bonheur des Dames. Supremely aware of the power of his position, Mouret seeks to exploit the desire that his lu...

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Community Reviews

3.88
based on 1,831 reviews

Moods

reflective: 50%

informative: 49%

emotional: 47%

sad: 22%

challenging: 20%

hopeful: 15%

inspiring: 13%

lighthearted: 11%

dark: 9%

tense: 9%

funny: 7%

adventurous: 6%

relaxing: 4%

mysterious: 1%


Pace

3% of readers chose fast
33% of readers chose medium
63% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose Plot
41% of readers chose A mix
49% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

68% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

47% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

29% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
58% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

48% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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