Zazie in the Metro by Raymond Queneau

Zazie in the Metro

Raymond Queneau with Barbara Wright (Translator), Gilbert Adair (Contributor)

156 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)

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Impish, foul-mouthed Zazie arrives in Paris from the country to stay with Gabriel, her female-impersonator uncle. All she really wants to do is ride the metro, but finding it shut because of a strike, Zazie looks for other means of amusement and i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 561 reviews

Moods

funny 86%
lighthearted 58%
adventurous 41%
challenging 17%
relaxing 13%
dark 10%
reflective 10%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 3%
tense 3%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 18%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.48

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