Docteur Pascal by Émile Zola

471 pages first pub 1893 (editions)

fiction classics literary dark reflective slow-paced
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It was a new hell. There were no more violent quarrels between Pascal and Clotilde. The doors were no longer slammed. Voices raised in dispute no longer obliged Martine to go continually upstairs to listen outside the door. They scarcely spoke to ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
reflective 71%
challenging 42%
sad 28%
dark 14%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
mysterious 14%
relaxing 14%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.52

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