Doctor Pascal by Émile Zola

531 pages first pub 1893 (editions)

fiction classics literary dark reflective slow-paced
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Doctor Pascal is the twentieth and final novel of the Rougon-Macquart series by Emile Zola. This volume serves in many respects as an epilogue to the series -- but it's also a fine tale in its own right. Doctor Pascal, approaching old age, looks b...

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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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