Zazie dans le métro by Ferrante Ferranti, Raymond Queneau

Zazie dans le métro

Ferrante Ferranti, Raymond Queneau

286 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)

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Zazie is a sassy, cynical, foulmouthed little girl who arrives in Paris to visit her uncle, a female impersonator. What Zazie really wants is to ride the Metro. Alas, the Metro workers are on strike, so our little heroine goes off on her own in se...

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Community Reviews Summary of 567 reviews

Moods

funny 87%
lighthearted 58%
adventurous 41%
challenging 16%
dark 12%
reflective 12%
relaxing 12%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 3%
tense 3%

Pace

fast 73%
medium 20%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 43% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.48

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