The Conquest of Plassans by Patrick McGuinness, Émile Zola, Helen Constantine

The Conquest of Plassans

Les Rougon-Macquart #4

Patrick McGuinness, Émile Zola, Helen Constantine

307 pages • first pub 1874 (editions)

fiction classics literary reflective slow-paced
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'Abbe Faujas has arrived!' The arrival of Abbe Faujas in the provincial town of Plassans has profound consequences for the community, and for the family of Francois Mouret in particular. Faujas and his mother come to lodge with Francois, his wife ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 149 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
reflective 44%
sad 38%
emotional 33%
funny 22%
tense 22%
challenging 11%
mysterious 11%
adventurous 5%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 30%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 35% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.88

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